Graduate Engineer - Surface Water - Brisbane (2026)

Requisition ID: 96726 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our ~9,000 staff, with experience in over 150 countries, to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Graduate opportunity: Build the extraordinary, every day!  

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Graduate Surface Water / Environmental Engineers (focused on Water Resources and Surface Water Assessment) to join our Project Delivery Group, supporting the Civil/Hydrotechnical team in Brisbane.

If you are interested to learn about climate change impact assessment, flood modelling, spillway design, dam break assessment and other water engineering related topics, then this is the right path for you.

What we do:

Our team works on variety of projects in the field of mining, energy and infrastructure. Some of the services that we provide are:

• Hydrological and hydraulic (flood) modelling and assessment
• Drainage analysis
• Climate change impact assessment (flooding and drought) including water planning.
• Hydraulic analysis and design of water structures (e.g., diversions, levees, culverts, bridges, spillways, chutes, energy dissipation structures, etc.)
• Consequence category and dam break assessments of water and tailings storages
• Water balance & reservoir operations modelling
• Stormwater & water quality management

As the successful candidate, you will be: 

• Passionate about innovation and technology
• Exceptional communicators
• Collaborators who think laterally and innovatively to solve problems
• Driven and achievement orientated
• Find satisfaction in creating positive change

You bring to the role: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or working towards) in Civil/Environmental Engineering with a strong academic record
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• An ability to think laterally and innovatively
• A passion and drive to make a real difference

Our Professional Development Program

As a graduate with Hatch you will build professional relationships with renowned experts, and champion great initiatives for reputable, well-known clients. You will belong to a company that fosters career growth, encourages continuous improvement and is pioneering in nature.

You will have opportunities to:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients 
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts
• Achieve professional chartership and individual career goals
• Work in a flexible framework and environment
• Potentially travel and work in locations within Australia and Internationally
• Attend networking events, opportunities and activities
• Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways
• Work with one of Australia’s Top Graduate Employers 

NB - You must submit a copy of your academic transcript (official or unofficial) to be considered for this role.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

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