Graduate Structural Engineer, Rail & Metro

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in North Sydney is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering graduate to join the Rail & Metro team, contributing to major rail and metro infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists. The two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) accelerates growth through hands-on project experience, structured learning, mentoring, and exposure across teams.

Real project exposure starts day one with a connected ANZ graduate network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D (12D or similar advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of real infrastructure projects from day one across design, analysis and documentation
• Contribute to drawings, models and technical documentation with guidance from senior engineers
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across roads, drainage or structures
• Participate in site visits and inspections to understand how designs are implemented

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries

Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team

Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role We are seeking a recent Graduate Structural Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in North Sydney. As a Graduate at SMEC, you’ll be part of a high-impact talent group, contributing to the delivery of major rail and metro infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.2

Our two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to accelerate your growth — combining hands‑on project experience with structured learning, mentoring, and exposure across teams and disciplines. What You

Can Expect Real project exposure from day one across major rail and transport infrastructure projectsA connected ANZ graduate network and strong peer community

Mentoring from senior engineers and technical specialists

Structured development through workshops, online learning, and immersive experiences

Opportunities to build consulting skills including communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving

Industry and global networking opportunities across the SJ GroupOngoing development beyond the GDP, with support for further study

Key Responsibilities You’ll support the delivery of real infrastructure projects from day one — contributing to design, analysis and documentation while learning from experienced engineers and gaining exposure to site and project delivery.

Contribute to the delivery of real projects by supporting design development, including drawings, models and technical documentation

Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across areas such as roads, drainage or structures under guidance from senior engineers

Participate in site visits and inspections to develop an understanding of how designs are implemented on live projects

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs and support project delivery milestones

Learn and apply industry standards, tools and best practice through structured development and on-the-job experienceAbout YouYou’re a motivated Civil Engineering graduate who enjoys problem‑solving, working in teams, and contributing to real‑world projects.You Will BringA degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)Strong communication and teamwork skills

Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D (12D or similar advantageous)

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