Newcastle, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast
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Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! Our QLD offices are hiring and we currently have two vacancies for aspiring Graduates to join our team Asset Management and Planning Team in 2024!
Graduate Engineer, Water (Civil or Mechanical Engineering)
In this role, you’ll work with a diverse range of technical experts in our Water Business Group collaborating with a holistic blend of engineers and consultants with a focus on Water Infrastructure sector.
About our Graduate Program
Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.
As a Graduate, your ability to learn and grow is our number one priority. You will be inducted into a two-year blended graduate program that will enhance your professional, personal and relationship-building skills, providing you with a wide range of development opportunities on your journey from graduate to emerging professional and beyond.
So what might your team look like? Here are some things you might like about us:
About you
You will need to be analytical, curious, and passionate about continuing your learning. This role with suit someone who is able to think critically, ask questions, and take responsibility for finding solutions. You will also need to be comfortable engaging with clients and collaborators, partnering with them to understand their needs. To be considered please ensure you have the following:
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply/Register now to begin your journey with WSP.
Please include a 1-page cover letter with your resume explaining your interest in the Mining or Water industry. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.
About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,300 talented people across 14 offices in Australia.
We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready™ projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes our firm a great place to work. Join the Emerging Professionals Network, an active group focused on helping you to develop your leadership skills and professional networks.
WSP prioritises the health and well-being of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months of parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equal-opportunity workplace.
We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan.
Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LQBTQI+ community and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.
Good variety of work
Working on projects
I get a broad range of work as a structural engineer in the transport team, such as detailed design, tenders, business cases etc.
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Flexible work arrangements: "Very flexible, I can pick my hours as long as I complete the set hours by the end of the week."
Supportive team culture: "The people are very nice and kind here. They care very much about my well-being."
Opportunities to work on diverse projects: "WSP works on a broad variety of projects, leading to diverse and rewarding work."
Work-life balance: "Flexible work hours, lots of people have different work arrangements and it all works fine."
Learning and development: "The best thing about working at WSP is the amount of exposure junior engineers get working on different aspects of engineering projects."
High turnover rate: "The high turnover rate."
Workload imbalances: "The hours and expectations can be very consuming, and sometimes the pressure of utilisation is a burden."
Inconsistent team dynamics: "Team dynamic, salaries, progression differs from team to team and depending on your manager."
Career progression: "The progression/promotion process is quite time-consuming and a lot of effort. There doesn't appear to be a lot of flexibility to finish your graduate role early"
Graduates on the same pay: "I don't think we do bonuses, and my last pay rise moved me to the same rate as all other 2nd year graduates, most of whom I have more experience. However, I did receive a mid-year pay rise last week, which I appreciate"