Undergraduate Engineer - Roads & Highways

About the role

Join SMEC’s Roads & Highways team in Adelaide as an Undergraduate Engineer. This graduate‑level position offers the chance to work on complex infrastructure projects while developing professional engineering skills.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of major road and highway projects across Australia.
• Support the preparation of proposals, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams through a buddy system.
• Participate in industry events, networking sessions, and graduate development workshops.

Required profile

• Final year civil engineering student (three or fewer semesters remaining).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and good time‑management skills.
• Basic understanding of analytical methods, tools, and engineering principles.

Required skills

• Analytical thinking applied to civil engineering problems.

What we offer

• Professional growth through hands‑on project experience.
• Mentoring, buddy system, and access to a large graduate community.
• Flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly benefits, including paid parental leave.
• Training workshops covering client consulting, time management, and technical topics.