Mechanical Engineer - Graduate

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Bechtel is now accepting applications from Mechanical Engineering Undergraduates to join our 2025 Graduate Program located at our Brisbane office. Commencing in January 2025 the Bechtel Graduate Engineer position offer you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, and develop the skills to become a leader in the mining and metals industry. Your journey with us will be more than just a job—it’s a pathway to a fulfilling and impactful career.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must have (or be about to complete) a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited university
• Be an Australian citizen or have the right to permanently work and remain in Australia without sponsorship, and,
• Be able to pass any pre-employment requirements such as a drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound communication and teamwork abilities
• Eagerness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive attitude and a passion for making a difference
• Mobility, flexibility, and the desire to work on construction projects locally, regionally and interstate
• High degree of passion and ambition to work in the construction industry and help transform communities and change landscapes

Total Rewards/Benefits

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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