Graduate Structural Engineer — Rail & Metro (Mentoring & Growth)

Smec; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in Sydney seeks a Graduate Structural Engineer to join the Rail & Metro team in North Sydney. You’ll contribute to the delivery of major rail projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

The two-year Graduate Development Program combines hands-on project experience, mentoring, and structured learning, with exposure across teams and disciplines to accelerate your growth. You will develop design skills, learn industry standards and gain early site exposure while

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, contributing to design, analysis and documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across roads, drainage or structures under guidance.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to learn how designs are implemented on live projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs and milestones.
• Learn and apply industry standards and best practices through structured development.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

SMEC in Sydney seeks a Graduate Structural Engineer to join the Rail & Metro team in North Sydney. You’ll contribute to the delivery of major rail projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

The two-year Graduate Development Program combines hands-on project experience, mentoring, and structured learning, with exposure across teams and disciplines to accelerate your growth. You will develop design skills, learn industry standards and gain early site exposure while