Job Description
We're GHD.
We don't do hair. But we do straighten out some of the world's biggest challenges.
We're engineers, scientists, designers, architects, planners, advisors, innovators and change makers, committed to making energy, water and communities sustainable for generations to come.
Since 1928, we've been wholly owned by our employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents — Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
Who could you be at GHD?
Our Power team in Victoria work with our clients in the private and public sectors to help accelerate their transition to sustainable energy use and achieve set decarbonisation targets. The team provide expertise across the energy supply chain – renewables, hydrogen, hydrocarbons, power generation, transmission, and distribution.
This team of technical specialists are currently looking for
Graduate Electrical Engineer
to join our
Power
team in
Melbourne
. This role will commence with our Graduate cohort in mid 2026 (June/July intake).
We're looking for someone who:
* has recently graduated (or is a current student expecting to graduate by the end of 2025 or by mid-2026) with a degree in Electrical Engineering
* has a passion for the Energy sector, with an interest in working across a variety of design projects, including renewables, energy storage, substations, transmission and distribution systems.
* has a high attention to detail, as well as good time management and organisational skills
* has great verbal and written communication skills
* is great team player, enthusiastic and willing to learn
Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to give you a smooth start to your consulting career. Alongside your peers, managers and mentors, we'll help you detangle any challenges along the way.
A frizz-free application process:
We want your journey to be as smooth as possible, so here's everything you need to help you prep like a pro:
* Your CV: This gives us a snapshot of what you've studied and your experiences, both paid and unpaid.
* A cover letter: Think of this as your chance to show us where you'd love to grow within GHD, while letting your communication skills shine.
* Your transcript: This helps us understand what you've been learning, from your core subjects to the electives that sparked your curiosity.
Your journey to joining GHD:
Here's what to expect, step by step:
* Screening: We review applications as they come in, but be mindful that the bulk of our screening happens after applications close, so don't worry if you don't hear from us right away.
* Video interviews: If you make it through the first stage, you'll record some answers to a few straightforward questions. This helps us get a sense of your communication style and what excites you about GHD.
* Meet the team: Next, you'll have a face-to-face or virtual interview with your prospective team. We'll chat through some behavioural based questions to learn more about your skills and experience. It's also a chance for you to get to know us
* Psychometric assessments: These quick tests give us a glimpse into how you like to work and your strengths in relation to the role, complementing what we learn during your interview.
* Offer: Congratulations If you're successful, we'll talk through all the finer details, like salary, your start date, and our background checking process.
We're committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of getting through our application process.
If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse or have a disability
and need adjustments to any part of the process, let us know in your application form—we're here to help.
Ready to shine?
If you've got your documents polished and prepped, the application should only take 10-15 minutes. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in consulting.
GHD: The Power of Commitment
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
Community impact is important to us, influencing how we work, our projects and how we give back. Our
GHD in the Community
program partners with not-for-profit organisations so that we can work on pro-bono projects, as well as volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. As a business, we also channel some of our profits into the
GHD Foundation
,
a registered charity that addresses disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in the countries where we live and work.
Within GHD, our employee groups and networks help us foster community, find our tribe, and celebrate what makes us unique. These groups play a big part in our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, creating spaces for meaningful and safe conversations, connecting with likeminded individuals, and creating a voice to leadership.