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SalaryWood has a requirement for a Graduate Engineer to join our Consulting team in Melbourne as part of our 2025 intake.
To be considered you should have completed your Mechanical or Structural Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier.
The Graduate Engineer will join the Technical Consulting team focusing on Energy Security and Energy Transition pipeline projects within Wood's Consulting Division. The role sits in our Subsea & Export Systems team. The team specialises in both subsea and onshore pipelines engineering, providing engineering consultant services across multiple projects and employs technical expertise in the areas of project management, flow assurance, pipelines, and facilities engineering.
We are looking for a dynamic, digital and tech savvy individual who is resilient, versatile and seeking a role within a fast-paced environment. We welcome new members of the team who will add value and assist the wider team of engineers and project leads in delivering scopes on allocated projects.
Internal training and mentoring will support your professional development, allowing you the opportunity to apply advanced engineering solutions and project management, within a technical framework.
Responsibilities:
There are a variety of tasks and responsibilities you might be assigned however some common tasks that many of our Graduate engineers perform include:
- Assisting senior engineers with projects: You may be asked to help with research, testing, or other tasks related to ongoing projects
- Learning Wood processes and procedures: It's important to understand how Wood operates and the specific procedures and protocols you'll be expected to follow
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Engineering projects often involve multiple disciplines and teams, so you may need to work with colleagues from other areas of Wood
- Debugging and troubleshooting: If a product or system isn't working as intended, you may be called upon to help identify and resolve the problem
- Preparing reports and presentations: You may need to communicate your findings and progress to your team, manager, or other stakeholders
- Continuously improving your skills and knowledge: The engineering field is constantly evolving, so it's important to stay up to date with new developments and best practices
- Gain hands on experience and make an impact from day one
- Develop expertise in your field of study, within a fast-paced and complex project environment
- Work within a cohesive team of world-class industry expertise making impact in the APAC region
- Work collaboratively in an inclusive and supportive technical environment
- Execute self-learning initiatives to improve knowledge and competency in areas of subsea and onshore pipelines, structures, dynamic risers, and energy transition or related disciplines
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- A positive and inclusive work culture
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Access to our global mentoring programme
- Experience working on globally advance projects working with reputed industry leading clients, where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally
- Being a part of a value driven culture | Care, Commitment, Courage
- Continuous support & offer of further professional development
- Joining a growing internal Graduate network through social events, lunch and learns, network events etc.
- Flexible work hours, the option to work from home or remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle
- Health and wellness programme such as discounted gym memberships, mental health support, complementary income protection insurance and discounted health insurance
- Employee perks and discounts such as our employee discount shopping site
Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.
A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.
Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
Our Melbourne office is in the heart of the CBD with exclusive office address, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programmes.
Please note that we can only accept applications from Australian citizens, those who hold a Permanent Residency (PR) visa or those who have a valid visa and are able to work lawfully in Australia without restrictions.
Qualifications:
At Wood it takes a diverse range of people to achieve the level of impact we are having on the global energy sector. As a successful member of the 2025 Graduate intake, you will be enrolled in Wood's two year Graduate Programme and assigned a buddy to support you throughout.
What we look for in these roles:
- Completed your Mechanical / Structural Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier
- Strong IT, software and data interrogation skills - Coding experience (Python, VBA, others) and Machine Learning skills are advantageous
- MS Power App, Power BI experience are advantageous
- Familiarity with FiniteElements Analysis (FEA) is advantageous
- Demonstrated effective technical report writing skills
- Keen interest in resolving technical ambiguity, troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Attention to detail: You will be responsible for creating detailed designs and specifications and must pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of the work
- Teamwork: Most engineering projects require collaboration and teamwork, so strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential
- Adaptability: Engineering is a constantly evolving field, and as a Graduate engineer you should be able to adapt to new technologies and techniques
- Problem solving: Engineering often requires finding creative solutions to complex problems. Good critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued
- Communication skills: The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner is important for a Graduate engineer. This includes the ability to write reports, give presentations, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
- Continuous Learning: Technologies and methodologies are constantly changing so staying up to date is an important attribute
- Creativity: have that innate ability to “think outside the box”
- Analytical ability: ability to think analytically to fully define a problem and develop solutions suited to the problem
- Logical thinking: ability to understand how a system works, what can go wrong and how to fix it. This requires the ability to think logically and evaluate and understand each element that makes up the system
- Leadership: well-developed “human skills” so you can smoothly perform non-technical duties
- Respect for health and safety protocols: this is more of a requirement than a skill but adherence to policies that aim to eliminate or mitigate risk is a necessity
- Solid appreciation of the benefits of inclusion and diversity: embracing differences in people how that elevates a team
About Us:
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
