Careers

Design
your
impact,
together
at
SMEC

At SMEC we bring together some of the world’s greatest pool of specialist expertise, we’re challenging boundaries to maximize the potential of advanced infrastructure and energy projects.

 

Whether it’s designing advanced hydropower projects or challenging boundaries on iconic transport infrastructure — we’re applying our expertise to innovate, creatively solve and ultimately deliver projects on a mind-blowing scale that genuinely create a better world, for today and tomorrow.

Our graduates form the foundation of SMEC’s future, and our award-winning Graduate Development Program supports them to learn, grow and take part in meaningful and challenging work,”
— James Phillis, Chief Executive Officer SMEC Australia and New Zealand

Be
a
change
maker
-
your
graduate
experience

As a graduate at SMEC, you will be part of a key talent group who are driving change. Supported by passionate mentors, you will be exposed to the best practice technical specialists and contribute to the on time, on budget delivery of major projects.

 

Our Graduate Development Program (GDP) will support you for two years, nourish your desire for learning and growth, and help you develop into a well-rounded, industry-connected professional.

 

With a Graduate career at SMEC, you can look forward to:

  • Being part of a highly diverse and multidisciplinary network of Graduates across ANZ
  • Connecting with supportive peers, managers, and learning and development specialists
  • Collaborating cross-functionally on exciting projects and initiatives
  • Networking across the globe and across your industry
  • Accessing a blend of in-person workshops, online self-paced learning modules (with 1000s of courses), and immersive virtual learning experiences
  • Diversifying your consulting skills e.g., emotional intelligence, conflict management, and facilitation
  • Hearing first-hand how other colleagues have navigated their early careers during storytelling sessions
  • Accessing tertiary education assistance funding after 12 months of service
  • Learning how to learn; understand how to make information ‘stick’
  • Continuous personal and professional development throughout your career; learning does not stop after graduating from the GDP!

At
SMEC,
we
are
committed
to
creating
a
workplace
and
community
for
your
career
to
thrive

We are so proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC, and are committed to ensuring everyone has the best access to learn, grow and thrive in their roles.

2024/2025
Graduate
intake

Graduate applications open: 4th March 2024

Graduate applications close: 6th May 2024

 

We do look for graduates all year round, for graduate enquiries within Australia and New Zealand, please view our open positions here.

 

For graduate positions outside of ANZ, please view open positions here or contact your local SMEC office.