Graduate Engineer – Rotating Equipment & Reliability (2024 Intake)

Wood has a requirement for a Graduate Engineer with a Mechanical or Mechatronics background to join our Perth based Consulting team as part of our 2024 intake. This is a terrific opportunity for a Graduate or engineer with limited experience to join a team of technical specialists with an interest in rotating equipment, reliability and integrated systems.

This role sits within our Vibration, Dynamics and Noise (VDN) team where Wood has unique world class engineering capability in this technical field.  It is a practical consulting role combining hands-on field work and office-based tasks, analysis and reporting.  In this role you will demonstrate your technical interests, particularly resolving the causes and effects of vibration in rotating equipment and related systems.  Working enthusiastically, you will provide engineering solutions and services improving the integrity and performance of our client's facilities.   

This role will be ideal for you if:

• You like technical challenges solving complex vibration, pulsation, machinery performance and related problems.
• You wish to develop your engineering skills and practical design experience in vibration and rotating equipment.
• You would like to be part of a worldwide team of experts that share your interest in solving design challenges.
• You are keen to travel to client facilities in sometimes remote locations to perform complex and challenging work.
• You are an enthusiastic learner, interested to work with a variety of customers and cultures.

What will I do?

There are a variety of tasks and responsibilities you might be assigned, depending on the business unit you work in and the specific field you specialise in. 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.
• Designing, developing, and testing new products: Depending on your field and the business unit you’re in, you may have the opportunity to participate in the creation of new products.
• 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.

So what do you get in return? Our graduate value proposition (GVP):

• Opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A positive and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Access to our global mentoring program
• Experience working on globally advance projects working with reputed industry leading clients, where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally
• Be a part of a value driven culture | Care, Commitment, Courage
• Continuous support & offer of further professional development
• Join 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 program 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

Skills / Qualifications

At Wood, we don't just look for WAM or GPA scores. We believe enthusiasm, personality, commitment, and creative thinking are just as important.

• Completed your Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering degree by the end of 2023 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.
• Coding experience: Python, VBA etc. and Machine Learning skills are advantageous.
• MS Power App, Power BI experience would be well regarded.

You must also upload your resume and academic transcripts to be considered.