- Location
- SMEC Australia Sydney
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
About SMEC
- SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects alongside 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 across 120 offices in 40+ countries (Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America), we operate globally.
- We partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated infrastructure, urban development, and management services worldwide.
The Role
- We are seeking a recent Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Roads & Highway team in Sydney.
- As a Graduate at SMEC, you will be part of a high-impact talent group contributing to major rail and metro infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.
- Our two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to accelerate your growth through:
- Hands-on project experience
- Structured learning and workshops
- Mentoring and technical guidance
- Exposure across multiple teams and disciplines
What You Can Expect
- Real project exposure from day one across major road, highway and transport infrastructure projects
- A connected ANZ graduate network and strong peer community
- Mentoring from senior engineers and technical specialists
- Structured development through workshops, online learning, and immersive experiences
- Opportunities to build consulting skills, including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
- Industry and global networking opportunities across the SJ Group
- Ongoing development beyond the GDP, with support for further study
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of infrastructure projects from day one, contributing to design, analysis, and documentation under guidance from senior engineers
- Assist with engineering design development, including drawings, models, and technical documentation
- Support engineering calculations and analysis across areas such as roads, drainage, or structures
- Participate in site visits and inspections to understand how designs are implemented on live projects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate design inputs and support project delivery milestones
- Learn and apply industry standards, tools, and best practices through structured development and on-the-job experience
About You
- A motivated Civil Engineering graduate who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and contributing to real-world projects
- A degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D (12D or similar advantageous)
How to Apply
- Click on the “Apply Now” link and follow the prompts
- Please include a copy of your CV and academic transcript
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Skills
AutoCAD
