- Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
- Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
- Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged
Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group
About SMEC
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with 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 working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking a recent Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in Brisbane.
As a Graduate at SMEC, you’ll be part of a high-impact talent group, contributing to the delivery of 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 — combining hands-on project experience with structured learning, mentoring, and exposure across teams and disciplines.
What you can expect:
- Real project exposure from day one across major rail 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:
You’ll support the delivery of real infrastructure projects from day one — contributing to design, analysis and documentation while learning from experienced engineers and gaining exposure to site and project delivery.
- Contribute to the delivery of real projects by supporting design development, including drawings, models and technical documentation
- Assist with engineering calculations and analysis across areas such as roads, drainage or structures under guidance from senior engineers
- Participate in site visits and inspections to develop an understanding of 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 practice through structured development and on-the-job experience
About You
You’re a motivated Electrical Engineering graduate who enjoys problem-solving, working in teams, and contributing to real-world projects.
You will bring:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD
How To Apply
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Please include a copy of your CV and academic transcript.
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Recent graduate status / eligible for graduate program
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD
What We Do
SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.
