Local recruitment: Graduate Civil Engineer (Water)

• Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• Capabilities: Civil and Structural
• Office Setup: Hybrid
• Job ID: #23624

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Water is one of the world’s most valuable resources, and our team is solving some of the most complex water issues.  Whether it’s treating, distributing, or storing water, Jacobs reaches across boundaries and collaborates to successfully deliver customized innovative solutions. We provide you with the means and tools to work on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects to grow your career and help protect this valuable resource.

We have an exciting opportunity for Graduate Civil Engineer (Water) to join our Perth Water Infrastructure team in 2026. You’ll quickly be performing design calculations, preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, involved in the design of water infrastructure, including desalination plants, treatment facilities, pump stations and pipelines. You’ll also be involved in material take-offs, attending meetings, writing reports, and attending site visits. Guided by experienced technical leaders, you will contribute to the designs of water engineering assets, which will consolidate the technical skills in your engineering discipline. You’ll also be assisting with the fundamentals of project management to provide optimal outcomes for time, cost, and quality outcomes on projects with key water industry and mining sector clients.

Working as part of a Project Team you will assist other engineers to complete the design for mechanical assets for sewer, water, and treatment plant infrastructure. Through your involvement in these Project Teams, you will collect a broad range of experience, through involvement in different stages of a project lifecycle from options assessment, concept design, functional design, and detailed design, through to construction and the operations and maintenance phase. You’ll work alongside our Senior Consultants providing meaningful input across our Water Infrastructure team – and we’ll mentor you each step of the way to ensure you’re set up for success.

Here’s what you’ll need

Ideally, by January 2026 you’ll hold a university degree in Civil Engineering. This is a unique role that requires applicants to hold the right to work in Australia. Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our 2026 Graduate Program

As a Graduate at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. From gaining hands-on experience, to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you’ll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

Our teams offer a supportive environment to help you to learn, grow and excel. Working under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday.

We see graduates as the future leaders of our business, which is why we’re delighted to have placed #23 in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Graduate Employers award for ‘Most Popular Employer’ in 2024 and featured in the Top 10 for ‘Most Popular Engineering Employer’ Award! No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s Network – find out more about our employee networks here.

With safety, accessibility and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to delivering ever more innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel, please let your recruiter know in your application. 

If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to our recruitment process, please contact the team here.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including: Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, please apply via the link and attach your CV, cover letter, proof of working rights (e.g., passport) and academic transcript to your application. Applications close Sunday 30th March 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

#ANZGradProgram

Locations