Graduate Mechanical Engineer (2027) - Asset Management

Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Asset Management

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Asset Management for our Perth office as part of our 2027 graduate cohort.

At Wood, maintenance and reliability engineering covers a variety of tasks including providing maintenance schedules for greenfield operations, assessing reliability of integral equipment and optimising brownfield maintenance operations. Young engineers in this field have the opportunity to work alongside a wealth of experience and work on projects spanning various stages of an operations lifecycle.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.

Responsibilities

There are a variety of tasks and responsibilities you might be assigned however some common tasks that many of our graduate engineers perform include:

• Assisting senior engineers with projects: You may be asked to help with research, testing, or other tasks related to ongoing projects.
• Learning Wood processes and procedures: It's important to understand how Wood operates and the specific procedures and protocols you'll be expected to follow.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Engineering projects often involve multiple disciplines and teams, so you may need to work with colleagues from other areas of Wood.
• Debugging and troubleshooting: If a product or system isn't working as intended, you may be called upon to help identify and resolve the problem.
• Preparing reports and presentations: You may need to communicate your findings and progress to your team, manager, or other stakeholders.
• Continuously improving your skills and knowledge: The engineering field is constantly evolving, so it's important to stay up to date with new developments and best practices.

What We Can Offer

• Global graduate program including face-to-face development workshops, online learning, lunch and learns, networking & social events
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global mentoring program/connections; where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Qualifications

What we look for in these roles:

• Completed your Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or higher degree by the end of 2026 or earlier
• Attention to detail: You will be responsible for creating detailed designs and specifications and must pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of the work
• Problem solving: Engineering often requires finding creative solutions to complex problems. Good critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
• Communication skills: The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner is important for a graduate engineer. This includes the ability to write reports, give presentations, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Continuous Learning: Technologies and methodologies are constantly changing so staying up to date is an important attribute
• Creativity: have that innate ability to "think outside the box"
• Analytical ability: ability to think analytically to fully define a problem and develop solutions suited to the problem.
• Logical thinking: ability to understand how a system works, what can go wrong and how to fix it. This requires the ability to think logically and evaluate and understand each element that makes up the system
• Leadership: well-developed "human skills" so you can smoothly perform non-technical duties.
• Respect for health and safety protocols: this is more of a requirement than a skill but adherence to policies that aim to eliminate or mitigate risk is a necessity.
• Teamwork: Most engineering projects require collaboration and teamwork, so strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential
• Adaptability: Engineering is a constantly evolving field, and as a graduate engineer you should be able to adapt to new technologies and techniques

You must also upload your resume and academic transcripts to be considered.

Please note that we will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those who hold the right to work lawfully in Australia.

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 27059
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 02/26/2026, 01:55 AM
• Apply Before 03/22/2026, 04:54 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Hybrid)
• Market Sector All
• Recruiting Type Early Careers