Graduate Water Engineer
GHD
About the Role
An entry-level engineering professional in the first two years post-graduation. Uses professional concepts and academic knowledge to assist in solving engineering problems of limited scope and complexity. Contributes to engineering projects across sectors including transport, water, property & buildings, energy, and environment, supporting the team in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. Focuses on building practical experience and understanding of engineering practices in a real-world consulting environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist senior colleagues in managing client and customer relationships.
- Participate in a community of practice to build expertise.
- Deliver required outcomes by coordinating subcontractors and suppliers within an established contract management plan.
- Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
- Carry out engineering inspections under supervision to evaluate quality and integrity, making recommendations for remedial works.
- Contribute to the development and feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions.
- Support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings.
- Follow health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and instructions to identify and mitigate risks.
- Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures and address them using change management programs.
- Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
- Advise managers on the application of existing procedures and precedents.
- Gather information and resources to assist in drafting standardized tenders/proposals.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
- Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions.
- Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex information to effectively solve problems.
- Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments.
- Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Control
- Define Future State/TO-BE State
- Document and Model User Requirements
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Development
- Engineering Specification
- Engineering Standards and Compliance
- Engineering Technology
- Perform Gap Analysis
- Requirements Creation and Verification
- Requirements Elicitation and Facilitation
- Review and Reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Experience
- General Experience: Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)
- Managerial Experience: None