Graduate Engineer - Static Equipment & Structures null

Your role

This is a terrific opportunity for a Graduate Engineer or an Engineer with limited experience to join a team of technical specialists working within engineering dynamics specifically focusing on static equipment systems. 

This is a practical consulting role combining hands-on fieldwork and office-based analysis and reporting.  In this role, you will demonstrate your technical interests, particularly resolving the causes and effects of vibration in static equipment and structures, including piping and instrument tubing.  Working enthusiastically you will provide engineering solutions and services improving the integrity and performance of our client's facilities.   

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

About you

Qualifications:

• Completed your Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier
• Flexibility to take on-site travel to client locations throughout Australia when required
• 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:

• Familiarity with piping vibration or structural dynamics - this is preferred, however not essential
• Familiarity with process and piping drawings such as P&IDs and isometrics
• An interest in digital projects/coding / data handling, for example, using Python, SQL, Power BI Visualisations)

Personal attributes:

• 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

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 Perth & Brisbane office is based in the heart of the CBD access to an exclusive on-site gym, terrific end-of-trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of space to get creative as well as a great social culture with regular team events, clubs and activities. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.  

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