Rotational Graduate Engineer - Infra Projects NZ 2027

Downer & Company; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities in New Zealand is seeking motivated Graduate Engineers to join a structured program with rotation across business functions and projects. You will gain hands-on experience supporting operations, finance, programming and administration while learning from experienced professionals.

This program offers development of technical capability, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, with travel across Australia and New Zealand possible for project-based work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, completed in 2025 or by end of 2026.
• New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Holder of a current driver's licence and available to commence in February 2027.
• Willingness to learn and build a professional career from the ground up.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach and eagerness to learn from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured graduate program with rotations across business functions and projects.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting operational, financial, programming and administrative activities.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals to develop skills.
• Build technical capability, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Downer Energy & Utilities in New Zealand is seeking motivated Graduate Engineers to join a structured program with rotation across business functions and projects. You will gain hands-on experience supporting operations, finance, programming and administration while learning from experienced professionals.

This program offers development of technical capability, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, with travel across Australia and New Zealand possible for project-based work.