About the job Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities About SMEC SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs. Infrastructure At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide. The Role We are seeking to engage an Undergraduate Engineer, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) & Electrical to join our Roads & Highways team on the Gold Coast, supporting the design on road, transport and associated technology infrastructure projects across Queensland. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineering student looking to gain practical industry experience while completing their degree. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers and drafters, you will contribute to real transport projects while developing your technical capability across ITS, electrical systems, engineering design and associated technologies. Key Responsibilities Assist with the design and documentation of ITS and electrical components for road and transport infrastructure projects Support engineers and designers in preparing technical drawings, calculations, specifications and design documentation Contribute to the design of ITS and electrical infrastructure, including communications, roadside technology, lighting and associated systems Assist with engineering investigations, design reviews and the resolution of technical issues Support the preparation and checking of construction-level documentation, including design drawings, quantities and construction contracts Work collaboratively with engineers, designers and drafters across multidisciplinary transport projects Develop proficiency in communications & electrical engineering, whilst utilising CADD software Support project managers on project documentation, data management and quality assurance processes About You You will be someone looking to build a career in engineering within the transport infrastructure sector, with a particular interest in ITS, electrical systems and emerging transport technologies. You will bring curiosity, a willingness to learn and an interest in applying your university studies to practical engineering challenges within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Currently studying a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or a similar related engineering discipline An interest in developing a career in Intelligent Transport Systems, electrical engineering and transport infrastructure An interest in technology-driven transport solutions, including communications, roadside systems and intelligent infrastructure Willingness to develop capability across engineering and CADD technologies, including the Autodesk suite of products Ability to understand and apply technical and engineering principles Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on increasing technical responsibility as your capability develops Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities Full Australian working rights Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. We recognise that talent comes from many different experiences and backgrounds, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture for people from all walks of life. How To Apply All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – [email protected] To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. #LI-CT4 At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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