Graduate Engineer - Power & Energy

• Global Engineering Consultancy
• Local & International Project Opportunities
• Role can be based in either Sydney / Brisbane / Melbourne

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.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Energy & Resources driven by a desire to improve the world in which we live. Our diverse and skilled teams are engaged in major projects across Transport, Water, Energy and renewables sectors.

The Role

We’re seeking to engage an enthusiastic Graduate Engineer to join our Power & Energy Team. This role can be based in either Sydney / Brisbane / Melbourne and in this role, you’ll be responsible for undertaking Engineering tasks of limited scope and complexity under supervision and the provision of engineering services in areas that may include:- engineering design, detailing, documentation, proposal preparation, field investigation, data collation, analysis and reporting. 

You’ll also develop skills in project management, co-ordination, communication with contractors, suppliers and other industry personnel, expediting, scheduling, cost control and marketing SMEC’s services to clients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with project managers and appropriate stakeholders to ascertain information required to undertake design and documentation tasks
• Contributing to the delivery of projects within time and budget under supervision
• Working on minor phases of broader assignments under supervision
• Carrying out detailed design and documentation under supervision
• Using a variety of standard engineering and scientific methods and techniques in solving problems under supervision
• Seeking assistance to review own task outputs against requirements and undertaking corrections and improvements identified.
• Assisting Senior Engineers with the analysis of information, production of designs and computations under close supervision
• Assisting in the preparation of specifications, proposals and other documentation under close supervision
• Undertaking tasks in line with BMS policies and procedures and in a timely manner under close supervision
• Undertaking work with awareness of behaviours that demonstrate professional ethics
• Communicating with others and building professional networks
• Seeking to understand the financial aspects of the business to develop commercial acumen
• Applying relevant legislation, statutory requirements and standards with assistance from colleagues

About You

Suitable applicants will have:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Electrical Engineering
• Relevant industry experience, ideally within Electrical Engineering, is highly regarded
• Ability to interpret and carry out instructions
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to use basic theoretical knowledge of Engineering principles to analyse and interpret information
• Ability to appropriately apply theoretical knowledge in practice
• Computer literacy with proficiency in a variety of computer programs
• Understanding of CRM principals

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ami Jordan: Ami.jordan@smec.com

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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