Graduate Engineering Consultant in Sydney, Australia

Graduate Engineering Consultant

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture — 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, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is one of Australia’s largest fire safety engineering consultancies. We have consulting offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth and fire resistance and reaction to fire test capabilities at our Melbourne test laboratory. As an engineering consultant, you will be involved in providing advice and recommendations to clients on the fire safety of their building projects. Your role will be to work with clients to understand their problems, develop solutions and implement them in practical ways. This role will expose you to a diverse range of projects and clients, offering you the opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge across a variety of industries. You will work alongside experienced engineers and be provided with mentoring and support to grow your skills and career.

As a new graduate, working as an engineering consultant will allow you to continually develop your skills and knowledge through ongoing training and development opportunities. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, collaborate with colleagues and participate in a team environment. Jensen Hughes is proud to support training and development from access to professional development opportunities with employer-sponsored master’s degree to on-the-job training and mentoring, Engineers Australia training programs and to Element Academy – our virtual place of learning designed to support your career aspirations so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills. We will accompany you on your workplace journey, helping and guiding you to achieve the necessary steps to improve and build your career with us.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire safety engineering analysis, fire and evacuation modelling, risk assessment and site visits / inspections under supervision to evaluate fire safety of buildings and infrastructure

• Preparation of reports

• Liaise with clients and design teams and discuss / negotiate with the fire brigades and approval authorities

• Participation in site and final inspections

• Contribute positively to an enjoyable and productive team environment, consistent with Jensen Hughes values

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess

• University engineering undergraduate degree or higher

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• The ability to write clear and concise reports

• The ability to work within a team environment

• Prior knowledge of the National Construction Code – Building Code of Australia is an advantage but not required

• Prior knowledge and proficiency with computer-based fire and evacuation models is an advantage but not required

• Should be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or holding a valid Work Visa in Australia

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

Our company’s great culture makes it a truly special place to work. There’s a strong sense of camaraderie and collaboration that permeates everything we do, and everyone is committed to helping each other succeed. Whether celebrating a big win, sharing ideas over lunch, or simply chatting in the hallway, our team is always supportive and engaged. We value diversity and inclusivity and our culture reflects this with a welcoming and open atmosphere. Overall, our company’s culture and vibe are key ingredients in our success, and we’re proud to be a part of such a vibrant and supportive community.

Jensen Hughes recognises the importance of a work-life balance and wants to assist you in balancing the demands of your career with the demands of your personal life. Some of the benefits we offer will help you in achieving this goal.

• Five weeks of annual leave

• Flexible working

• Paid maternity leave

• Paid Volunteer leave

• Wellbeing program

• Employee assistance program

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.

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