About this role
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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