Graduate Transport Engineer

6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Tonkin Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Graduate Transport Engineer to assist our growing South Australian team. This role provides an opportunity to work on a range civil infrastructure projects in the roads & highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors and contribute to the growth of the Tonkin's Adelaide office.

Who You Are

  • A passionate and proactive team player with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • A technical problem-solver with demonstrated experience in a range of Australian civil infrastructure projects.
  • Enthusiastic about working in multi-disciplinary teams in a national team format.

Where You Are
The role is located in Adelaide however the candidate will work on projects throughout Australia, predominately South Australia, NSW and Victoria.

What You Bring

  • Relevant Qualification: A recent degree qualification in civil engineering or related discipline (Engineers Australia accreditation).
  • Up to two years industry experience, though not mandatory.
  • Efficient multi-tasker with a fundamental understanding of project delivery processes and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

  • Assist in the design and delivery of a range of transport infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
  • Work closely with Project Leaders and senior team members to support various stages of project development.
  • Contribute to the preparation of high-quality engineering deliverables, including drawings, reports, and technical documents.
  • Support the review of standards, codes, and regulations relevant to assigned tasks.
  • Participate in team meetings, site visits, and technical discussions to build practical experience and project understanding.

You Will Be Working Towards

  • Take ownership of assigned tasks, meeting agreed timelines and quality expectations.
  • Participate in internal training and development programs to build technical and project management skills.
  • Begin building positive working relationships with clients through professional communication and reliable support.

The Tonkin Difference
We know people perform at their best when they enjoy coming to work. At Tonkin we offer you the opportunity to work with leading industry experts in a genuinely supportive and caring environment. We provide flexibility because we know work-life balance is key. Our dynamic teams are underpinned by trust; empowering you to build your skills, progress your career quickly and work the way that is best for you.

Good people. Challenging projects. Caring environment. That's Tonkin.
We offer all staff truly flexible work arrangements, access to a broad range of technical and non-technical development opportunities a wellness allowance, monthly wellness challenges aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, fresh fruit in our office and access to an EAP which provides an extensive range of resources including access to counselling, legal and financial advice.

Take your career to the next level and click 'Apply to this Job' to join Tonkin

For this role, you must have the right to live and work permanently in this location.

Tonkin will only consider applications submitted directly by candidates. We will not accept or consider any applications from recruiters or recruitment agencies for this position unless requested.

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