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Engineering - Mechanical
BE A GOLDEN STAR! At Newcrest, it's our vision to be the Miner of Choice. GradConnection and the Australian Financial Review has ranked us in the “Top 100 Graduate Employers” list for 2022 and in the “Top 5 Most Popular Mining & Resources Graduate Employers”.
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South Brisbane
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The successful candidate will be trained to a high standard of quality control/assurance activities and get hands-on experience in all facets of pressure piping, structural steel, tanks etc. We work within various sectors such as the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
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Melbourne
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Rail Overhead Wiring Engineer to join our Melbourne or Sydney Rail Systems team in 2023. In this role you’ll help us shape the impactful rail solutions of tomorrow through the drafting and design of overhead wiring systems.
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North Sydney Available locations
Accepts International
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Rail Overhead Wiring Engineer to join our Melbourne or Sydney Rail Systems team in 2023. In this role you’ll help us shape the impactful rail solutions of tomorrow through the drafting and design of overhead wiring systems.
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New South Wales Available locations
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BE A GOLDEN STAR! At Newcrest, it's our vision to be the Miner of Choice. GradConnection and the Australian Financial Review has ranked us in the “Top 100 Graduate Employers” list for 2022 and in the “Top 5 Most Popular Mining & Resources Graduate Employers”.
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Adelaide Available locations
Engineering - Mechanical Hires applicants with degrees in
If you have a vision for the future and want to shape communities, bring it to life at Ventia.
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Auckland Available locations
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If you have a vision for the future and want to shape communities, bring it to life at Ventia.
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Adelaide Available locations
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If you have a vision for the future and want to shape communities, bring it to life at Ventia.
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Melbourne Available locations
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As an nbn Graduate, your career is important to us. Throughout the 18-month nbn Graduate Program, you will work within various business units, developing your technical and leadership skills while making a valued contribution and playing an important role in shaping the digital future of Australia.
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Perth Available locations
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We are seeking applicants for our Fire & Hydraulics stream who have completed studies in Civil, Structural, Building Engineering, Mechanical or Masters in Fire Engineering.
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Melbourne
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We are seeking applicants for our Fire Protection stream who have completed studies in Mechanical , Masters in Fire Engineering or Civil / Structural Engineering
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Melbourne
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We are seeking applicants for our Fire Engineering stream who have completed studies in Mechanical Engineering or Masters in Fire Engineering.
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Melbourne
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We are seeking applicants for our Hydraulics stream who have completed studies in Mechanical Engineering or Masters in Fire Engineering.
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Brisbane Available locations
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We are seeking applicants for our Sustainability stream who have completed studies in Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, Building Physics, Sustainable / Energy Effcient Design
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Brisbane Available locations
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We are seeking applicants for our Mechanical stream who have completed studies in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering.
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Perth
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Plan, design and engineer rail infrastructure to support rail operations, and work developing new corridors, expanding current ones and exploring ways to enhance shared use of limited transportation corridors among freight, transit and commuter rail.
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Perth
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From flood protection, nutrient control and desalination, our water team ensures our clients have access to globally sustainable technologies. Our team covers all areas of waters design and planning. As an integrated team, we deliver water projects from inception through to construction.
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Canberra
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AECOM's Canberra team is growing! We have an exciting opportunity in our building and services team for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. A building services mechanical engineer is responsible for the planning, design, monitoring and inspection of HVAC, Hydraulics and Fire Protection system.
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New South Wales Available locations
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Cessnock City Council Cessnock, NSW, 2325
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New South Wales Available locations
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North Sydney Council North Sydney, NSW
What you need to know as a Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Mechanical engineering is one of the most broad and diverse fields within the engineering disciplines covering the design, construction, development, operation, maintenance and management of machines and mechanical equipment. Almost any company that designs, innovates and produces a product requires mechanical engineers, so graduates can find career opportunities in a wide variety of industries and working environments. With the past 5 years seeing 18.8% growth in employment for mechanical engineers, along with the expected slow but gradual growth to come in this sector1, there are many industrial and commercial companies on the look out for fresh graduates who have a degree in mechanical engineering.
What can I do with a degree in Mechanical Engineering?
As a broad engineering discipline, mechanical engineers have a versatile role. Mechanical engineers design power-producing machines (eg. electric generators), power-using machines (eg. air-conditioning systems), material-handling/manufacturing systems (eg. conveyor systems) and any other device that moves including everyday items/appliances and power tools. They are also involved in developing solutions to environmental problems.
Mechanical engineering graduates most commonly work in research and development, engineering services, manufacturing industries or with the federal government. The main job functions of a Mechanical Engineer exist in the areas of: Product Design, Research and Development, Manufacturing, Operations/Systems management and Energy planning.2
Typical Duties and Tasks:
- Using their fundamental engineering principles to analyse how mechanical/thermal devices might solve the problem.
- Using the computer to create, design, analyse or redesign mechanical/thermal devices and run simulations to see how the machine is expected to work.
- Developing, testing and analysing their designed prototypes, and making changes accordingly.
- Overseeing the manufacturing process of their product or design.
- A range of other tasks including: operations, sales and marketing and administration.
Industries/Sectors Mechanical Engineering Graduates can work in include:
- Air Conditioning
- Automotive
- Aerospace/Aeronautics
- Chemical
- Construction
- Computer
- Communication
- Defence
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industries
- Healthcare Technologies
- Insurance industries
- Robotics
- Railway travel
- Transportation
List of some specific mechanical engineering job titles3:
- Automotive engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Consultant
- Teacher
Positioning yourself optimally for graduate employers:
General Well-roundedness
Academic Results: A good grade point average (GPA) is a good way to cut through competition and enter the first round of interviews. A good academic record is valued by leading employers of this sector, most of which require a copy of your academic transcript in your application.
Practical Skills: Industry experience and practical training in the form of work experience or a summer internship is paramount to graduates who are looking to secure a job upon graduation. (Most university however do incorporate these into the curriculum). “Soft skills” such as teamwork, co-operation and communication skills also aid in increasing a candidates employment value.
Bachelor’s degree vs Master’s Degree:
Potential careers for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering depend upon the industry but are generally very promising, and entry-level mechanical engineers can begin with a starting salary of $55,500.1A master’s in Mechanical engineering allows university students to develop specialized technological knowledge and expertise, professional skills and management capabilities. A master’s degree is useful if you are considering a leadership managerial position at an engineering firm and viewed favorably upon if you choose to pursue a career in research and development. Graduates with a Master’s in Mechanical engineering may also receive higher salary than those with a bachelor degree if they work directly as engineers.4 Despite the monetary benefits, university students should weigh the cost of pursuing a master’s degree in the context of their own career aspirations.
United State’s Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that the best new jobs will go to those who continue their education to keep on top of technological innovation and advancements, and Australian mechanical engineering graduates should keep this in mind.
Mechanical Engineering Emerging Trends:
With the rising global population, mechanical engineers are sitting at the forefront of technological innovation that address key areas such as environment remediation, transport, farming and food/energy production, healthcare, sanitation and clean water. ASME’s report Global Summit on the Future of Mechanical Engineering has also projected that mechanical engineering will expand and innovate in the fields of nanotechnology and biotechnology, fields which are expected to dominate technological development in the coming two decades. The fore-mentioned fields are growing in importance and may well be the most cutting-edge disciplines in the coming years.
1 Open.edu.au. Mechanical Engineers - Career Advice and Salary Guide - Open Universities Australia. 2015.
2 Me.eng.sunysb.edu. What Do Mechanical Engineers Do. 2015.
3 Worldwidelearn.com. Mechanical Engineering Major | Guide to Mechanical Engineer Degrees. 2015.
4 Everyday Life - Global Post. Engineering Bachelor's vs. Master's. 2015.