Undergraduate Engineer - Roads & Highways

About the job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

We're looking for Undergraduate Civil Engineers with an interest in developing a career within our Adelaide Roads & Highways team.

Join SMEC and you'll have the chance to work on some of the most complex projects in Australia.

As part of our program, you will get to:

• Contribute to the delivery of major industry projects and local community ventures
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other documents
• Partner with supportive colleagues through our buddy system
• Access a range of industry events and networking opportunities
• Be part of a large and diverse community of graduates across ANZ

We promise both in-person and online training on everything from consulting with clients to managing your time effectively through our graduate development workshops.

About You

• Final year (with 3 or less semesters/trimesters remaining) of study in a relevant engineering degree
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to effectively manage one's time and workload
• A developed knowledge of analytical methods, tools, and principles

How To Apply

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

Please provide your CV, a cover letter as well as recent university transcripts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – [email protected]

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

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.

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