Water Engineer Graduate

Introduction

Build Your Future with Spiire's Graduate Program 

Ready to develop a rock-solid career? At Spiire, we don't just offer jobs—we create real opportunities for growth and success Our Graduate Program is your launchpad to an exciting and fulfilling career. 

Our comprehensive two-year program is designed to lay the foundation for exceptional consultants. Through a dynamic blend of in-person and virtual workshops, digital learning, technical training, mentoring, and real-world project experience, our graduates engage in a rich learning journey. You'll sharpen your technical expertise while also developing key skills in business acumen, communication, personal branding, client engagement, and professional networking.

Connect with a vibrant community of fellow grads across different offices and disciplines where you will come together to participate in interactive workshops multiple times a year. Learn from seasoned consultants and external experts. With the backing of a dedicated buddy and our Graduate Program Manager, we're committed to ensuring your journey at Spiire is an exceptional experience. 

Join us and dive into a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous development. Your adventure starts now—let's make your future bright

Our Culture 

At Spiire, we believe that our culture is our difference. We're a forward thinking, people-centric business that recognises the importance of working as one team towards a common goal. As a successful and growing employee-own business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression. We've built a vibrant team culture and inspiring environment for our people to grow as we grow. 

Your Career Development

• Personalised career development plans and discussions
• Structured training and mentoring programs
• Secondment opportunities across offices and working on integrated projects

Your Work Environment

• Regular morning teas & lunches, team social and office events
• Access to our Health and Wellbeing program: financial, social, emotional and physical
• Inspiring and collaborative office environment with access to coffee machine and breakfast bar
• Inclusion and diversity events and initiatives employee led social club, bring your kids to work day and close out the year at our end of year party (including partners)

Perks at Work

• Employee Assistance Program for employees and families
• Flexible work options for all with laptops provided for all permanent employees
• Additional paid leave provisions – eligible for 5 days study leave p/a - 1 day volunteer leave p/a
• Option to purchase annual leave
• Competitive parental leave arrangements
• Fruit delivery weekly
• Flu shots
• Discounts on IT hardware and software 

About Spiire

We are an integrated team of passionate civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, town planners, urban designers, water engineers, and visual media artists providing consultancy services to the property and infrastructure sectors. Our team of more than 350 people work across ten offices in QLD, VIC, NSW, SA, and the ACT.

Description

About the opportunity 

Joining as part of our graduate program, this role will see you making a difference in the work you deliver; a chance to use your skills to contribute to the growth and development of your local community whilst being afforded the career development opportunities of a large, dynamic and privately-owned company. You'll get to:

• Assist with technical drawings of subdivisional drainage and water/sewer network designs
• Contributing to stormwater management plans, flood modelling, environmental impact assessments and water strategy
• Problem solve complex design challenges, delivering great solutions for our clients
• Strengthen your communication through gaining exposure to stakeholders such as developers, contractors, construction teams, local authorities and councils

Skills And Experiences

About you

At Spiire, we are looking for people who are passionate about making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. You will thrive here if you value trust, developing each another, creativity, and excellence—and if you believe that work should be both meaningful and fun. We want people who are eager to grow, excited to learn from experienced leaders, and ready to shape their careers in a supportive, innovative, and people-first environment. 

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, obtained within the last two years
• A curious and proactive nature; ability to challenge the status quo and look for continuous improvement
• An agility to move between different tasks and projects and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to deliver information succinctly and present with seamless communication
• Previous experience in design, construction or consultancy in an internship or work experience capacity will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to HEC-RAS/TUFLOW/DRAINS/MUSIC will be highly regarded

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