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Downer Group

  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Downer Group Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Energy & Utilities

What it does: Designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities
Staff stats: Around 53,000 staff, mainly based in Australia and New Zealand
Hiring grads with qualifications in Electrical, Structural and Civil Engineering

About Us:

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.  Our reputation for engineering excellence is backed by the scale and strength of our extensive in-house design teams. Our teams are engaged early to provide a full suite of end-to-end services spanning design, procurement, project management, construction, commissioning and complete operations for large scale, complex infrastructure projects. Our unique structure as an integrated D&C contractor gives our engineering staff the unique opportunity to move from the design office, to site, and back again, with the satisfaction of seeing colleagues in the delivery teams build what they design. 

Opportunity:

Due to the growth in securing and delivering large-scale substations, transmission line and battery projects we have opportunities for keen graduate design drafters to join our team and be responsible for the delivery of engineering drawings. You will work on projects in all phases of delivery e.g. Tender, Early involvement, Delivery, Commissioning and Close-out and have a strong focus to deliver within the agreed scope, timeframe, budget, quality and safety standards.

Recruitment Process

Recruitment Process:

Applications, including cover letter and transcript will be assessed for suitability and then a formal interview will be arranged with the successful applicant.

What We Look For:

Engineering Diploma, experience in AutoCAD and/or similar relevant software, willingness to learn, an eye for detail and a positive attitude.

Remuneration & Career Growth

What We Offer:

Contribute to nation building transmission, substation and BESS projects. Diverse Clients and types of projects across the country. Work alongside some of the most experienced power system engineers in Australia. Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives. Personalised career growth working with an industry leader. Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support. Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry. Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring . Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company.

Jobs & Opportunities

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    Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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    Graduate Success Stories


    • Graduate stories
    The graduate program encourages a rotation of roles every 3 - 6 months to gain a wide understanding and a range of experiences to take forward on my career as an engineer.

    Colin Harkness

    • Graduate stories
    As a Rail Graduate, I am fortunate to be provided with the opportunity to rotate through the business every 6 months, for a period of 2 years.

    Christian Douglas


    A Day In The Life Of


    • Day in the life

    Marcus Summers

    Marcus Summers studied Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons) at the University of Sydney in 2018 and is now working as a Graduate Civil/Planning Engineer at Downer.
    • Day in the life

    Rebecca Marsh

    Rebecca Marsh completed Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons) at the University of New South Wales in 2018 and is now working as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Downer.

    Videos


    AU February Job & Internship Super Fair 2022 | Employer Pitch - Downer Group

    Watch Downer Group's Employer Pitch in the 2022 February Jobs & Internships Super Fair that was held on Wednesday the 23rd of February 2022.