Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Minerals & Metals (Brisbane CBD)

Wood Projects works within the Life Science and Minerals & Metals sectors. Wood APAC Minerals & Metals team is currently delivering critical metals projects, including Copper, Nickel, Lithium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals. 

This portfolio of projects ranging from studies, detailed design through to EPCM project delivery working on industry leading developments, Australian and internationally based.  

Responsibilities

There are a variety of tasks and responsibilities you might be assigned however some common tasks that many of our Graduate engineers perform include: 

• 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

• Opportunities for learning and development 
• Attend global graduate inductions
• Face-to-face development workshops
• Competitive compensation and benefits 
• A positive and inclusive work culture 
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth 
• Access to our global mentoring programme 
• Experience working on globally advance projects working with reputed industry leading clients, where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally 
• Being a part of a value driven culture | Care, Commitment, Courage 
• Continuous support & offer of further professional development 
• Joining a growing internal Graduate network through social events, lunch and learns, network events etc.  
• Flexible work hours, the option to work from home or remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle 
• Health and wellness programme such as discounted gym memberships, mental health support, complementary income protection insurance and discounted health insurance

Employee perks and discounts such as our employee discount shopping site 

Please note that we can only 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.

Qualifications/skills/attributes

At Wood it takes a diverse range of people to achieve the level of impact we are having on the global energy sector.  As a successful member of the 2025 Graduate intake, you will be enrolled in Wood’s two-year Global Graduate Program and assigned a buddy to support you throughout. 

• Completed your Mechanical Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier.
• 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

Application Process

To ensure your application is eligible, you must upload a copy of both your resume and academic transcript. 

After you Apply

Shortlisting will commence after 31st March with interviews to be commenced and completed within April 2024. Offers for successful Applicants will commence in May 2024.