ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated and proactive graduate or junior engineer looking to gain experience within a principal contractor or tier 1 environment. Each day will bring new challenges, providing you with both office and site-based exposure alongside some of the industry’s top professionals.

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering and bring curiosity, drive, and ideally some hands-on experience through internships or placements.
• Passionate about making a real-world impact through water and wastewater infrastructure, from pipelines to treatment facilities.
• Eager to build foundational knowledge in process engineering, with a focus on creating sustainable solutions in the water sector.
• Ready to get involved, on site and in the office, across every project phase, from design to commissioning.
• Thrive on challenges and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to every task, big or small.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering comprehensive 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.
We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Apply now and help shape Australia’s water infrastructure future. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information, please contact Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner , at ryan.delon@downergroup.com .
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted .

Our Water Engineering team is seeking to appoint a Junior Process Engineer to support our design and delivery teams on various key water projects. Based out of our Doggett Street office, this position offers the chance to learn from a team of highly experienced experts while gaining practical experience in your chosen specialty.
We currently have several ongoing projects, along with an exciting and expanding pipeline of work that requires a strong and motivated team to ensure success.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing concept and detailed designs, including process calculations and engineering documentation, under senior supervision.
• Support plant commissioning and operational activities, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world projects.
• Interpret and update engineering drawings and models and maintain associated equipment and instrument schedules.
• Contribute to proposals and tenders and engage in client relationship activities like trade shows or industry events.
• Actively participate in safety, quality, and environmental processes in alignment with Downer’s Zero Harm standards.