Graduate Design Engineer (Hydraulic / Civil)
Launch your engineering career with a growing design consultancy backed by one of Australia's leading plumbing and hydraulic services groups.
CJ Arms Design is a science and design-led organisation with deep and diverse engineering expertise.
Our strength lies in a collaborative and integrated design approach, where civil, hydraulic and environmental systems are conceived as part of one unified, buildable solution.
We deliver projects that are robust, fully coordinated and technically sound, while also grounded in broader cultural and environmental thinking.
Our mission is to bring together technical rigor, innovative thinking and digital capability to deliver seamless engineering solutions across Australia's most ambitious and high profile developments.
As a team, we represent innovation, environmental care and precision in civil and hydraulic design.
Whether you've recently completed your degree or are about to graduate, we are looking for someone who is eager to learn, develop their technical skills, be part of an innovative engineering team and build a long-term engineering career.
About the Role
Working closely with our Design Manager and Senior Engineers, you will support the delivery of hydraulic and civil engineering designs on a variety of projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with hydraulic and civil engineering designs and documentation
Preparing engineering calculations and technical reports
Supporting project delivery from concept through to construction
Participating in site inspections and investigations
Assisting with authority approvals and regulatory submissions
Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams




Attending design meetings and project workshops
Developing skills in industry-leading engineering software and systems
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
A recently completed Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Civil & Infrastructure, Building Services or similar)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Desirable but not essential:
Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar design software
Understanding of hydraulic, civil or building services engineering principles
Previous internship, vacation work or practical engineering experience
Current driver's licence
What We Offer
Genuine graduate development and mentoring
Exposure to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within CJ Arms Design and the Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group
Supportive and experienced engineering team
Modern office setting
Opportunity to build practical design and site experience from day one
Why Join Us?
At CJ Arms Design, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you develop your technical capability and engineering career.
In partnership with the Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group, you'll gain exposure to diverse projects, industry-leading expertise and long-term career opportunities within a growing Australian business.
If you're looking for a graduate role where you'll learn, contribute and grow, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Graduate Design Engineer (Hydraulic / Civil) (Melbourne)
🏢 Cooke & Dowsett
📍 Melbourne