2027 Graduate Program - Engineering

Looking to launch your engineering career with purpose and make a real difference from day one? 

At Urban Utilities, you'll do work that matters from day one. Every day, we deliver essential water and wastewater services that support the public health, liveability and environment of communities across Southeast Queensland. Through our UrbanGrad Program, you'll help shape the future of an industry that is critical to every person and every community. 

We're seeking expressions of interest from future-focused Chemical/Process Engineering graduates who are curious, collaborative and passionate about solving complex challenges.

You'll gain exposure to the complex treatment processes that protect public health and the environment, while helping identify innovative solutions that improve operational performance, sustainability and the services our customers and communities depend on every day. 

About UrbanGrad 

UrbanGrad is more than a graduate program - it's a career pathway and the beginning of your career at Urban Utilities. 

 This is a 12-month graduate program that combines real work experience, development opportunities and mentoring, with an assured ongoing role at Urban Utilities upon successful program completion in January 2028. 

Why join UrbanGrad? 

As an UrbanGrad, you'll benefit from: 

• Leading remuneration of $97,000/year + Super per the Enterprise Agreement 

• Joining an early careers community that thrives on connection and togetherness  

• Diverse rotational experiences across multiple teams, helping you build broad technical, operational, and project skills and capability.  

• Multi-year learning and professional development program both during and after the graduate 12-month program. 

• A dedicated Program Mentor to support your development and career planning.

• Flexible start and finish times, and work from home on offer.

• Site visits, hands-on operational experiences and access to experienced leaders and engineering specialists

• Meaningful work connected to our purpose of Enriching Quality of Life 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We're proud to be recognised as a: 

• Prosple Top 100 Graduate Employer 

• WORK180 Top 101 Endorsed Employer for Women 

• Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Employer 

Engineering Disciplines 

We welcome expressions of interest from graduates in disciplines including: 

• Process Engineering 

• Chemical Engineering 

Eligibility 

To be eligible, you must: 

• Have completed, or be completing, a relevant engineering degree within 24 months of the program commencement date of January 2027

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or have unrestricted working rights

• Access to private transport to travel to our diverse operational locations

At UU, our strength comes from our people. We value different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, included, and supported to do their best work.  

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply. If this role interests you and you feel you could contribute, we’d love to hear from you.  

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re here to support you through the process. 

Recruitment timelines:  

• August: expressions of interest 

• September/October: advertising

• October: shortlisting and phone interviews with the Talent Team

• November: in-person "Grad Day” at our head office in Fortitude Valley

• November: offers to join the UrbanGrad Program   

• January 2027 : start with Urban Utilities 

How to express your interest:

Click Apply to register your interest in the 2027 Engineering Graduate Program.

By submitting an expression of interest, you'll be among the first to receive further program information. You will not need to re-apply once you express your interest. 

For further information, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]