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Your role

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 the Subsea & Export Systems team. The team specialises in both subsea and onshore pipeline engineering, providing engineering consultant services across multiple projects and employs technical expertise in the areas of project management, flow assurance, pipelines, and facilities engineering. 

Responsibilities: 

• 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 an 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

About you

Qualifications:

• Completed your Mechanical / Structural Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier
• The company 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.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 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 

Personal attributes:

• 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: the 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 elevates a team 

Benefits

Wood is committed to doing all it can to support its employees to achieve by caring for all aspects of life that combine to make up an individual sense of well-being; physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. As an employee of Wood, you can enjoy benefits such as:

1. Competitive salary based on market evaluation
2. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
3. Pensions and Share plans
4. Professional membership, registration, certification, license, or subscription.

The Melbourne office is in the heart of the CBD with an 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.   

Training & development

The Developing Professionals Network at Wood offers a platform for employees to connect, learn, and grow, facilitating global networking, knowledge enhancement, and personal development. Led by developing professionals, it aims to foster connectivity, and deepen understanding of Wood's services, industry trends, and individual strengths, ultimately nurturing tomorrow's leaders for mutual and societal benefit. Led by Blair Fraser, the network strives to empower emerging talent and create a supportive community dedicated to personal and professional growth.

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How to apply

To apply for this role and ensure your application is eligible, you must upload a copy of both your CV and academic transcript. 

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.woodplc.com
• woodplc.com
• careers.woodplc.com/early-careers
• careers.woodplc.com/inclusion-and-diversity/networks/developing-professionals-network-dpn