Undergraduate Engineer Opportunities | Australia

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Mentorship and structured learning

Pathway into Graduate Development Program

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Adelaide is looking for an Undergraduate Engineer to gain practical experience while studying. You will work on major infrastructure projects, supporting design, modelling, and analysis.

The position offers hands-on experience and mentorship in a collaborative team environment, with benefits for gender equity and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Currently studying engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Interest in infrastructure, sustainability or the built environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design, modelling and analysis.
• Assist with technical reports and project documentation.
• Contribute to project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
• Gain exposure to site work and field activities.

Skills

Collaborative team environments

Proactivity

Interest in infrastructure

Curiosity

Education

Studying Engineering (civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical or similar)

Job description

About SMEC

At SMEC, you won’t just observe projects — you’ll contribute from day one. We’re a global engineering consultancy delivering major infrastructure, transport, water, energy and urban development projects. As part of the Surbana Jurong Group, we connect you to a global network of professionals across 40+ countries while offering hands‑on experience within local project teams. We offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of paid parental leave and support for gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion, and First Nations representation.

Opportunity

Join SMEC as an Undergraduate Engineer and gain paid, real‑world experience alongside your studies.

Disciplines

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transport / Roads & Highways
• Water Engineering & Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability & Energy
• Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Role

As an Undergraduate Engineer, you will support engineering design, modelling and analysis; assist with technical reports and project documentation; contribute to project delivery across multidisciplinary teams; and gain exposure to site work and field activities where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design, modelling and analysis
• Assist with technical reports and project documentation
• Contribute to project delivery across multidisciplinary teams
• Gain exposure to site work and field activities (where relevant)

Qualifications

• Studying Engineering (civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical or similar)
• Interest in infrastructure, sustainability or the built environment
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn
• Work well in collaborative team environments

Benefits

• Work on major infrastructure and community‑shaping projects
• Hands‑on experience while you study
• Mentorship, structured learning and on‑the‑job development
• Pathway into our Graduate Development Program