Junior Project Engineer - Traffic

McConnell Dowell; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Exposure to traffic engineering

Major infrastructure projects

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking a Junior Engineer to join the South Package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade, based from our project office near Melbourne's northern suburbs. This graduate role offers broad exposure across design, delivery, procurement, safety and quality on a major infrastructure project.

You'll work with experienced engineers and project leaders, supporting temporary and permanent works, planning, progress tracking and collaboration across construction teams.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Interest in traffic engineering, traffic management or transport infrastructure (highly regarded).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine passion for infrastructure and construction.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced engineers in design, coordination and delivery of temporary and permanent works solutions.
• Work with project teams to deliver construction activities safely and efficiently per project specs.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and progress tracking to meet milestones.
• Develop commercial skills through exposure to procurement, cost control and contract administration.
• Contribute to safety, quality and environmental initiatives on the project.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering and project management professionals on a major infrastructure project.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Traffic engineering interest

Infrastructure passion

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Job description

McConnell Dowell is delivering the South Package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade, a significant infrastructure project designed to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance connectivity for Melbourne's growing northern communities. Operating from our project office in the Yarrambat/Doreen area, we are seeking a Junior Engineer to join the team

This is a rare opportunity for a recently qualified Engineer to join one of Australasia's most respected construction and engineering businesses and gain exposure across the full project lifecycle. Unlike many graduate roles that focus on a single discipline, this position provides broad exposure to the delivery of a major infrastructure project. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders, gaining practical experience across engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, safety and quality while building the skills and confidence to accelerate your career in the construction industry.

What you'll be doing:

• Support experienced engineers in the design, coordination and delivery of temporary and permanent works solutions.
• Work closely with project teams to deliver construction activities safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and progress tracking to help ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Develop commercial skills through exposure to procurement, cost control, contract administration and subcontractor management.
• Contribute to safety, quality and environmental initiatives, helping uphold McConnell Dowell's commitment to Home Without Harm.
• Build practical engineering experience by collaborating with construction, engineering and project management professionals on a major infrastructure project.

What we're looking for:

• Recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree
• Interest in traffic engineering, traffic management or transport infrastructure (highly regarded)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Genuine passion for infrastructure and construction
• Eagerness to learn from experienced industry professionalsPositive attitude and commitment to safety

We offer:

• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals
• Exposure across traffic engineering, project delivery, commercial and construction management
• Opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear pathways for career growth and development

If you're looking for more than a typical graduate role and want the opportunity to fast-track your development with a leading infrastructure business, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction Our purpose isProviding a Better Life.We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow. McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We’re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.