Electrical Engineer Graduate Program (Jan 2025)

About the role:

As a graduate in the Electrical stream, you will work under the guidance of our highly experienced team of engineers here at NDY to develop detailed electrical engineering designs. You will have the chance to work on a variety of projects that range in both scope and complexity. Through this journey you will be supporting and be supported by other like-minded individuals to provide innovative solutions that deliver results to our clients. 

You will gain exposure across the various market sectors that NDY work within, including commercial property, retail centres, schools and universities, high-rise residential buildings, transport infrastructure,  precincts, and mission critical facilities like data centres. Each market sector comes with it’s own unique set of requirements and difficulties, which means you are constantly challenged to become a better engineer as you progress. 

You will work closely with your team to gain experience in various aspects of electrical design. This would include, designing electrical cabling and infrastructure, providing suitable lighting for different areas, detailing back-up and alternative power requirements, incorporation of solar PV and many others. You will get exposure to various software packages and tools to assist with modelling of power systems, lighting solutions, lightning protection, energy assessments, and 3-dimensional electrical plans.

You will be challenged along the way to create designs that achieve the client’s vision, while also ensuring compliance with various standards and codes are met. You will be encouraged to design inventive solutions that can enhance the original brief to provide a more holistic and sustainable solution. NDY aims to not only meet minimum benchmarks, but to exceed expectations and positively contribute to the built world around us.

In an ever-growing electrified society, the electrical team offers you a world of opportunities to be part of the story and grow your expertise to be able to thrive.

About NDY and our Graduate Program

Our purpose is making spaces work.

Our Graduate Program aims to find the best talent and provide them with the necessary tools to become Tomorrow’s Leaders.

By commencing your career with NDY you become part of a unique, talented team of engineers that positively impact our clients, people, communities, and the environments where we live and work.   

As a graduate at NDY, you will experience a Program that actively promotes growth and offers ongoing professional development and support. You will work on-site with a team of engineers, contractors, architects, and tradespeople on multi-disciplinary projects. 

During the 2-year Graduate Program, you will participate in a series of onsite & virtual workshops, social networking activities, technical training from NDY’s technical experts, potential discipline rotations, and the opportunity to connect with senior leaders in the business. 

Why Join us?

Flexibility – whatever flexibility means to you, NDY supports working arrangements that provide appropriate work/life balance through NDY Flex (flexi-time, flexi-place, flexi-leave, and flexi-dress). 

Health & wellbeing - A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that will support your personal & professional development & aspirations. You will also enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave – your time to recharge and be your best at NDY!

Social Impact - NDY aims to build sustainability into everything we do, to positively impact our clients, people, communities and the environments where we live and work. NDY are driving social impact through NDY Charitable Trust workplace giving, volunteering with Engineers Without Borders and supporting Indigenous success to help create stronger communities.

How to join? Application process

Applications will open on 26th February and close on 2Nd April 2024

We generally have a 4-step recruitment process, which may vary depending on the type of role you apply for. We've designed our process to get to know you better beyond your resume, and equally for you to learn more about NDY along the way.

• Application – Submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript.
• Online assessment – You will be invited to undertake an online assessment as well as video interview. 
• Assessment Centre and Interviews – This is the final step in this stage of the recruitment process. If you're shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment centre session.
• Offer – If successful, you’ll receive an offer of employment from our Talent Acquisition team.

NDY is a recognized employer of choice for gender equality and advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and reconciliation. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates, and people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.