Graduate Civil Engineer - Community Development (Cairns) - ( 260000EM )
Description
Stantec are seeking talented Civil Engineering Graduates to join our Community Development teams in Cairns, QLD
What we provide
- Join an award winning two-year graduate development program where you gain hands-on experience, personalised mentoring, and strong technical support to help you grow with confidence.
- Connect with our global Developing Professionals network, opening opportunities to build your career internationally while taking part in networking and community-building activities.
- Exposure to internal experts and industry leaders, and the opportunity to work on flagship projects for a range of clients including local Councils and private developers. Examples of our key Council clients include Ipswich City Council, Logan Council, and some of our flagship projects include the Gen Fyansford residential development in Geelong, the YarraBend Estate in Melbourne.
- Work flexibly and access a wide range of benefits, including mental health support, salary packaging, our Employee Assistance Program, and Rewards and Benefits Program.
- Receive support on your pathway to professional accreditation, including Chartered Engineer or Environmental Professional status.
- Your career journey is in your hands. After the two-year graduate program, you can explore a range of pathways that align with your strengths and passions—whether that’s leadership, project management, or deep technical expertise
- Being part of a big multidisciplinary organisation means you’ll work alongside talented people from different fields—bringing fresh ideas and energy to every project.
With us, not only will you work as part of an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse team, but also be able to develop your skills and knowledge in designing the future of engineering and shape your own career along the journey.
What will you be doing day to day?
- Assist in preparing civil designs, calculations, drawings, reports and cost estimates using industry-standard software (12D, AutoCAD) and applicable engineering codes and standards.
- Support senior engineers with project coordination, documentation, stakeholder communication and liaising with authorities to facilitate timely approvals.
- Undertake site visits and construction-phase support including inspections, progress reporting, contract administration tasks and responding to technical queries.
- Contribute to safe, high‑quality project delivery by maintaining professional standards and ensuring work meets company expectations for accuracy, service, and compliance.
- Actively develop technical capability by engaging in on‑the‑job learning, applying engineering concepts to real projects, and staying current with evolving industry practices.
Why Stantec?
Stantec empowers people to rise to the world’s greatest challenges. As a global company of more than 34,000 people across 450 locations worldwide, with a strong local focus, graduates gain meaningful experience, diverse perspectives, and career opportunities that can take them anywhere.
How to Apply:
Please submit CV, cover letter—explaining your passion and interest in Utilities, academic transcript and ensure you fill in the application form when applying!
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Qualifications
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
- Passion for learning and problem-solving
- Valid Manual Driver's Licence
- Australian Citizen, PR or NZ Citizen.
- Currently in final year of degree or 1-2 years post-graduation
Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Cairns
Organization : BC-3040 CommDev-AU New South Wales
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jun 11, 2026, 5:42:15 PM
Req ID: 260000EM
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
