Graduate Engineer - Sustainability & Engineering (Feb 2027 Program)

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is offering a Graduate Engineer position focused on Sustainability and Engineering as part of the Feb 2027 Program. You will work with experienced engineers on major infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience and structured learning through mentoring and workshops.

The two-year GDP accelerates growth with exposure across teams, disciplines, and potential pathways to professional titles in sustainability and engineering.

Qualifications

• Motivated graduate with interest in sustainability and engineering.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of real infrastructure projects with sustainability focus.
• Assist with sustainability assessments, reporting and documentation.
• Participate in project activities and site visits to understand live implementations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainability outcomes.

Job description

Graduate Engineer - Sustainability & Engineering (Feb 2027 Program)

The Role

As a Graduate at SMEC, you’ll be part of a high-impact talent group, contributing to the delivery of major infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

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.

Once completed, successful Graduates move along our Career Pathways, transitioning to their Professional title (either ‘Graduate’ or ‘Scientist’ depending on the technical discipline) and then onwards. Growth is a balanced blend of experience, tenure, development, goals and desired trajectory.

What you can expect:

• Real project exposure from day one across major infrastructure projects
• A 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 Group
• Ongoing 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 sustainability analysis, reporting and integration across transport, energy and built environment projects while learning from experienced consultants and gaining exposure to project and client delivery.

• Contribute to the delivery of real projects by supporting sustainability assessments, reporting and technical documentation across infrastructure and development projects
• Assist with analysis of environmental, social and sustainability outcomes, including carbon, energy and resource efficiency under guidance from senior team members
• Participate in project activities and site visits to develop an understanding of how sustainability outcomes are implemented on live projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainability outcomes into transport, energy and urban development projects
• Learn and apply industry standards, digital tools and best practice through structured development and on-the-job experience

About You

You’re a motivated graduate who is passionate about sustainability, enjoys problem‑solving, and is keen to contribute to real‑world infrastructure and environmental outcomes.

You will bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Exposure to sustainability frameworks, data analysis or digital tools (advantageous)

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!