Graduate Project Engineer - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Australia

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world projects

Mentoring & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking a Graduate Project Engineer to support project delivery from conception to completion. You will work with experienced professionals to develop practical project management skills and build a foundation for a long-term engineering career.

You will assist in tenders, schedules, and procurement, traveling to sites as required while gaining exposure to real-world engineering projects within a global leader in security solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduate ready to support project delivery, tendering, procurement and engineering operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with exposure to PM principles and project execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tender preparation, bids, compliance matrices, and vendor quotes.
• Support development of Project Execution Plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Contribute to full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Monitor progress, prepare status reports and documentation.
• Coordinate procurement activities and logistics.

Skills

Project management basics

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Contract
• Grade: 10
• Employee Group: Temporary
• Global Region: ANZ

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the- art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Are you a recent Engineering graduate eager to gain hands-on experience across project delivery, tendering, procurement, and engineering operations?

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Project Engineer to join our team and support the successful delivery of projects from conception through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical project management skills, and build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.

What You'll Do

As a Graduate Project Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting project teams across a variety of engineering and project management activities, including:

• Assisting in the preparation of tenders and bids, including compliance matrices, vendor quotations, cost inputs, and technical documentation.
• Supporting the development and execution of Project Execution Plans, project schedules, and deliverables.
• Contributing to project activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closeout.
• Monitoring project progress and preparing status reports, action trackers, and project documentation.
• Coordinating procurement activities, material deliveries, logistics, and shipment schedules.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to ensure effective communication and timely project execution.
• Supporting site surveys, risk assessments, implementation planning, and installation activities.
• Assisting in the review of supplier proposals and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participating in project meetings, maintaining records of actions and decisions, and supporting issue resolution.
• Undertaking ad hoc project-related activities as required.
• Travelling to customer and project sites when required.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (completed or near completion) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.

Skills & Experience

• Basic understanding of project management principles and engineering project delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Structured and organised approach to work.
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Valid Australian work authorisation is required.
• Willingness to travel to project and customer sites as required.

What's In It For You

• Exposure to real-world engineering projects from day one.
• Opportunity to work within an industry-leading organisation.
• Ongoing learning, mentoring, and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear pathways for future career progression.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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