Graduate Engineer

Are you ready to build your future with a Tier 1 creative construction leader that values innovation, safety, and personal growth? At McConnell Dowell, we're not just constructing infrastructure - we're creating opportunities, careers, and a supportive family culture that lasts.

2026 Graduate Program – Engineering & Commercial/Finance

• Gain hands-on project experience through diverse rotations several times over a two year period.
• Join a national graduate network with tailored online learning.
• Grow your career in a safety-first, supportive company.

About the Role

Join our vibrant graduate program where you'll be part of exciting projects across Australia - from pipelines and rail to energy and water infrastructure. Starting your journey with our NSW team, get ready to experience:

• Diverse Rotations: Rotate across different teams and projects 2-4 times within the two year period, gaining hands-on experience and discovering your unique path within the business.
• Real Projects, Real Impact: Work on major infrastructure projects nationwide -from pipelines to transport, energy to water - making a tangible difference in communities.
• Interactive Online Workshops & Learning: Access tailored online workshops, graduate communities, and networking sessions with grads across Australia to support your development and build lasting bonds.
• Mentorship & Support: Learn from industry leaders and get guidance from dedicated mentors invested in your success.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop within the company, whether you want to deepen your technical skills or explore new disciplines like Commercial and Finance.
• Safety First: We care about your well-being. Healthy workplaces and safety are core to everything we do, so you can focus on growing in a supportive, secure environment.

About You

You're passionate about building your career in one of these fields:

• Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering.
• Commercial or Finance disciplines (new for 2026).

You will bring:

• Openness to travel and rotations, including FIFO/DIDO opportunities is a must
• Relevant tertiary qualifications; have completed an undergraduate degree within the last two years or by the end of 2025
• A strong desire to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A passion for safety, sustainability, and making a real impact.

Apply now Please include the following items in your application:

• Proof of Australian working rights
• Academic transcript

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We deliver projects that connect, support, and sustain communities, while offering career opportunities that challenge, reward, and grow our people.

For over 60 years, we've built thousands of complex, high-quality projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia - shaping cities and supporting communities.

Why Join Us?

The work you'll do will have a real, positive impact on people's lives - and yours. With a wide variety of projects and roles, you'll find plenty of opportunities to develop and thrive. We invest heavily in your growth through mentoring, training, and a supportive culture where your ideas matter.

At McConnell Dowell, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We're big enough to deliver community-shaping projects and agile enough to let you shape how we work. Join us, be yourself, and help us create better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.