Graduate Engineer

21 hours ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SMEC Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering design
  • Wide range of professional development opportunities
  • Collaborate with our global team of experts in their field
  • Be mentored by passionate industry and technical leaders

About SMEC

SMEC (a member of the SJ Group) provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We're looking for Graduate Civil Engineers with an interest in developing a career within our Roads & Highways transport infrastructure team, to join our Adelaide office.

Join SMEC and our Graduate Development Program and you'll have the chance to work on some of the most complex projects in Australia.

As part of our program, you will get to:

  • Contribute to the delivery of major industry projects and local community ventures
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other documents
  • Partner with supportive colleagues through our buddy system
  • Access a range of industry events and networking opportunities
  • Be part of a large and diverse community of graduates across ANZ

We promise both in-person and online training on everything from consulting with clients to managing your time effectively through our graduate development workshops.

About You

  • Graduates will be in their final year, or have graduated within the last 2 years
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to effectively manage one's time and workload
  • A developed knowledge of analytical methods, tools, and principles

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts.

SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from peoples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

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



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