Graduate Geologist - Geoscience (Feb 2027 Program)

The Role

As a Graduate at SMEC, you’ll be part of a high-impact talent group, contributing to the delivery of major infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

Our two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to accelerate your growth — combining hands-on project experience with structured learning, mentoring, and exposure across teams and disciplines. Once completed, successful Graduates move along our Career Pathways, transitioning to their Professional title (either ‘Graduate’ or ‘Scientist’ depending on the technical discipline) and then onwards. Growth is a balanced blend of experience, tenure, development, goals and desired trajectory.

What you can expect:

Real project exposure from day one across major infrastructure projects A connected ANZ graduate network and strong peer community

Mentoring from senior engineers and technical specialists

Structured development through workshops, online learning, and immersive experiences

Opportunities to build consulting skills including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving

Industry and global networking opportunities across the SJ Group

Ongoing development beyond the GDP, with support for further study

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support the delivery of engineering geological projects from day one—contributing to fieldwork, interpretation,



analysis and technical reporting while learning from experienced engineering geologists and gaining exposure to real-world project delivery.

Contribute to the delivery of geology and engineering projects by supporting field investigations, data collection and interpretation

Participate in site visits and fieldwork to develop an understanding of ground conditions and geological risks- including activities such as geological mapping and logging

Assist in interpretation of site data to develop ground models and inform geotechnical design as well as project outcomes

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate geological inputs and support project delivery

Learn and apply industry standards, tools and best practice through structured development and on-the-job experience

About You

You’re a motivated Geology or Geoscience graduate who enjoys problem-solving, working in teams, and contributing to real-world infrastructure and environmental projects.

You will bring

A degree in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline

Robust communication and teamwork skills A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Exposure to GIS, geological modelling software (e.g. Leapfrog), or field data collection techniques (advantageous)

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!

📌 Graduate Geologist - Geoscience (Feb 2027 Program) (Geelong)
🏢 Smec
📍 Geelong