Great people. Great Engineers.

Start your career on real projects from day one. Work across sectors, solve practical problems and take early ownership with support from people who back you to grow.

What are electrical services?

Electrical services cover power and lighting in a building. They include mains power, switchboards, lighting, emergency power, earthing and power quality.

What the electrical team does

Our electrical team designs safe, efficient power and lighting systems. We plan cable routes and infrastructure, size switchboards and backup power, integrate solar photovoltaics (PV), and coordinate with information and communications technology (ICT) pathways. We turn client goals into clear, buildable designs.

Why this role

Work on live projects across a wide range of project types including offices, retail, education, residential, transport and data centres
Learn by doing with coaching, feedback and real mentoring
Share ideas that get picked up and built

What you’ll do

Develop electrical designs for power, lighting and infrastructure that meet codes and client goals
Contribute to cable routing, earthing, switchboards, backup power and solar PV
Build models and reports for power studies, lighting, energy assessments and 3D layouts
Coordinate with architects and other engineering disciplines to turn concepts into buildable solutions
Join site visits to see designs installed, tested and commissioned
Support client meetings, capture requirements and present clear options
Improve the brief where you can to deliver safer, simpler and more sustainable outcomes

How we’ll support you

A dedicated buddy and mentor, plus regular check-ins with senior leaders
Onsite and virtual workshops, technical training and knowledge shares
Rotation opportunities across disciplines to broaden your skills
Practical feedback loops so you can see progress fast

What you’ll get

Early ownership on visible projects with coaching when you need it
Variety that stretches you across sectors and project stages
Approachable leaders and a small team feel, backed by Tetra Tech’s network of more than 22,000 specialists
5 weeks of annual leave and a supportive team culture
Chances to give back, including volunteering with EWB and community initiatives

About our graduate program

Our two year program builds your consulting and technical skills. You will work with clients, learn how projects move from sketch to site and grow your confidence as a trusted adviser. You will join social and networking events, rotate across disciplines and get hands on experience that sets you up for a strong career.

Must haves

Near completion of, or recently completed, an electrical engineering degree
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Curious mindset with problem solving skills
Available to start in 2027
Full Australian working rights for the duration of the program

Nice to haves

Internship or project experience in building services, power systems or lighting design
Familiarity with Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC)
Exposure to design or modelling tools for power, lighting, energy or 3D drafting
Interest in sustainability ratings such as Green Star and NABERS
Involvement with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) or student societies

If you meet most of the criteria but not all, please apply.

How to apply

Applications open on 1 July 2026 and close on 2 August 2026.

Our four-step process:

Application - submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript
Online assessment - complete an assessment and short video interview
Assessment Stage - Depending on the NDY office and role you’ve applied for, you may be invited to either:

Attend a face-to-face assessment centre (including group activities), followed by a final interview, or
Complete an in-person case study, followed by an interview.

4. Offer - successful candidates receive an offer from our talent acquisition team

About us

NDY, A Tetra Tech Company, is a consulting engineering firm that works with clients and design partners across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. We focus on practical, buildable design that helps clients run safe, comfortable and efficient buildings. As part of Tetra Tech, we can draw on a global network of more than 22,000 specialists when projects call for it.

Equal opportunity and Circle Back

We’re building a team that reflects the communities where we work. If you need adjustments during the application process, please tell us. We support reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and we’re recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. As a 2026 Circle Back Initiative employer, we’re committed to responding to every applicant.

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