Graduate Engineer

💧 Ready to make a splash? Dive into a career that makes a real impact! If you're passionate about water, curious about flood risk management, and eager to shape resilient communities, this is your chance to start strong with BG&E. 🌊 Make Waves Where It MattersWork on real-world challenges like flood modelling and flood risk assessment and mitigation, risk planning and waterway design that directly affect how people and infrastructure respond to climate and environmental change.

Be mentored by industry leaders and collaborate with a nationwide team of flood specialists, hydrologists, modellers, and engineers with opportunities for external training and attendance at industry events. Grow your career in a company that feels small enough to care, but big enough to offer exciting national opportunities across Australia. From day one, you’ll be immersed in projects that shape how communities prepare for and respond to flooding, water and risk management. Whether it’s modelling flood behaviour for major infrastructure or planning for flood emergency evacuation, your work will help protect people, places, and the environment.

Here’s a taste of what you could dive into:

🚆 Major infrastructure such as Sydney Metro & M1 Raymond Terrace – Supporting major transport infrastructure with flood resilience strategies🌧️ Catchment-wide flood studies – Helping councils understand and manage flood risk across entire regions planning for a resilient future🏘️ Urban development – Creating sustainable flooding and drainage solutions for communities🚨 Flood evacuation planning – Designing safe, data-driven evacuation plans for vulnerable communities🌦️ Event based assessments – Investigating flood impacts and designing for flood recoveryYou won’t just be running models - you’ll be solving real-world problems, collaborating with experts, and seeing your work make a difference on the ground.

🌦️ What You’ll Be DoingAs a Graduate in our Flooding and Hydrology Team, you’ll:

Build and run hydrologic and hydraulic models using tools like TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, WBNM and moreAnalyse GIS data and produce flood maps that inform critical decision makingDesign flood mitigation measures, scour protection, and cross-drainage systemsCollaborate with other engineering disciplines and contribute to interdisciplinary project outcomesPrepare technical reports and engage with stakeholdersConduct site inspections and walkovers to see your work in action🌟 What You BringA degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental ScienceA curious mind and a drive to solve complex problemsStrong communication skills and a collaborative spiritA keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasksFull working rights in AustraliaInternship experience in flooding and hydrology is a plus—but not essential💧 Tap into BG&E’s Career Development Framework and let your career flow faster than everAt BG&E, we believe great engineering starts with curiosity, courage, and collaboration.

Our values – care and integrity, excellence, and teamwork - guide everything we do.  Graduate Scheme including interstate travel Flexible working arrangements for real work-life balance Support for attendance at industry events Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program Competitive salary and benefits Access to a global network of experts and tailored professional development🌈 Let life flow - Diversity & InclusionWe celebrate individuality and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. BG&E is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and empowered.

💧Step into the world of flooding and hydrology - get your toes wet and see where the current takes you!Please attach your resume, cover letter which includes a description of your favourite animal and your academic transcript outlining your interest in flooding and hydrology.