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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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    Current Jobs & Opportunities

    Graduate Job or Program

    Albury & Wodonga
    Join Downer as a Design Coordinator, supporting major infrastructure upgrades in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

    Graduate Success Stories


    • Graduate stories

    Taylor Briggs

    Finance Graduate at Downer Group

    Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) at University of Wollongong (UOW)

    • Graduate stories

    Wayne Dodsworth

    Finance Graduate at Downer Group

    Master of Professional Accounting at Monash University


    A Day In The Life Of


    • Day in the life

    Rebecca Marsh

    Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Downer Group

    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) at University of New South Wales (UNSW)

    • Day in the life

    Marcus Summers

    Graduate Civil/Planning Engineer at Downer Group

    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours at University of Sydney (USYD)

    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.

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