AUS Graduate Electrical Engineer

We have a unique opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Graduate Academy for 2026 based in NSW or VIC. Participating in structured rotations mentoring and professional development youll contribute to essential infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand shaping communities while building a strong foundation for your engineering career.

Energy & Utilities 2026 Graduate Academy (Engineering: Electrical)

By joining one of Australias leading integrated services provides you will be a part of the big picture. At Downer we design build operate and maintain the infrastructure that powers communitiesacross water electricity telecommunications power generation and gas.

Ourtwo-year Graduate Programoffers a unique opportunity for emerging engineers to gain hands-on real-world experience across the Electrical Engineeringdiscipline through structured rotations within our Energy & Utilities business.

What to Expect:

• Technical Rotations: Work across different engineering environmentsfield operations design project delivery and asset managementgaining exposure to real-world challenges and solutions.
• Professional Development: Participate in core workshops technical training and leadership development tailored to engineering graduates.
• Networking & Mentoring: Connect with peers and leaders through graduate catch-ups industry events and dedicated mentoring.
• Trans-Tasman Exposure: Collaborate with teams across Australia and New Zealand building relationships and expanding your professional network.

Locations:

We have engineering graduate opportunities in:

• NSW Sydney Newcastle
• VIC Melbourne

Some roles may involve travel FIFO rosters or work in remote locations. Please indicate in your application if you prefer not to travel.

Who Were Looking For:

• Graduates inElectrical Engineering
• Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
• Graduating by the end of 2025
• Available to commence inFebruary 2026
• Able to complete police clearance and reference checks

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Exposure to complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Access to Downers mentoring and leadership programs
• Discounts and perks through the Downer network

Downers Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain todays critical assets and networks delivering complete services across the water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts specialist engineering integrated OEM partners and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

At Downer we plan create and sustain. 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. .

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.

To express interest to the Energy & Utilities team please apply now. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.