Undergraduate Engineer

Fulton Hogan; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job learning

Employee benefits

Graduate program opportunity

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Utilities in Victoria is seeking a highly motivated Undergraduate Engineer to gain practical industry experience during a casual, 12-week term. You will work alongside site teams to plan, coordinate and deliver construction activities.

You will be exposed to safety, quality, environment, cost and scheduling considerations, with potential for a pathway into the Fulton Hogan Graduate Program upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Undergrad Civil or Mechanical Engineering student in 3rd or 4th year.
• Hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and working collaboratively on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist site teams to plan, coordinate and deliver construction activities.
• Learn key elements of project delivery: safety, quality, enviroment, cost and programme.
• Support engineers and trades to progress on utilities projects in Victoria.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate Civil or Mechanical Engineering student

Tools

Construction White Card

Job description

• Make a real impact and engage in meaningful work
• Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.
• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.
• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities.We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.
• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We are seeking a highly energetic and motivated Undergraduate Engineer to join our Fulton Hogan Utilities business in Victoria. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain practical, industry experience while building your engineering career. You’ll receive on-the-job learning, coaching and support from experienced professionals, along and access to excellent employee benefits and future career pathways.

This is a casual position with an initial 12-week commitment, with the opportunity to continue and progress for the right candidate. Following graduation, there may also be an opportunity to transition into the Fulton Hogan Graduate Program.

This isn’t a role where you’ll be sitting on the sidelines. From day one, you’ll be involved in infrastructure projects, working alongside our site teams to help plan, coordinate and deliver construction activities.

You’ll gain exposure to the key elements of project delivery, including safety, quality, environment, cost, programme and community outcomes, and develop an understanding of how they all come together in practice.

About you

• Current Undergraduate student pursuing a qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong problem-solving skills
• A genuine commitment to safety
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Curiosity, resilience and a willingness to learn
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional weekends or night shifts when required
• Alignment with our values:Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership
• Commitment to Fulton Hogan’s Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture.
• To be eligible, you must:
• Have valid working rights in Australia
• Hold a current driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Be currently completing a relevant undergraduate degree and be in your third or fourth year of study
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Construction White Card.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.