Graduate Building Physics and Sustainability Engineer

Job description

Step into a role where your ideas and curiosity genuinely matter. As a Graduate Building Physics and Sustainability Engineer, you’ll contribute to real projects from your first week. You’ll support building envelope design, undertake building performance modelling and technical analysis across a variety of projects. With opportunities available in our Melbourne and Brisbane offices. Come join our dynamic and high-performing Façades and Sustainability team for the 2027 Graduate intake! What We Offer You Peer Mentorship: With a dedicated buddy system gain guidance and support from emerging young professionals within your industry Continuous Learning: Exposure and delivery of sustainability rating frameworks, building codes and standards Collaboration: As your career develops work closely with architects, structural, façade and acoustic engineers and other consultants to determine the best building physics and sustainability outcomes. Hands-on Experience: Practical involvement in building physics analysis, façade thermal performance assessments and modelling to understand and optimise the internal user experience. You'll be involved in Integrative sustainable design: supporting sustainability certification, sustainability frameworks, regenerative design and town planning reporting Performance and experience: learning about areas from existing asset optimisation to assessing daylight, glare and IEQ analysis on new developments Building and envelope physics: undertaking thermal bridging analysis and exploring Passivhaus principles Resilience and responsibility: contributing to net zero strategy, carbon responsible design, life cycle assessments and material choices Key Responsibilities Teamwork: you’ll work alongside a variety of specialists, learning how different disciplines come together to deliver successful projects. Building relationships with clients on projects and developing contacts within the industry. The team operates on a national and international basis. You’ll have the opportunity to pair with managers on projects in other regions! Problem Solving: tackle real challenges, think creatively and help shape practical solutions that improve project performance outcomes, and occupant experience. Exercise diligent curiosity into a variety of analysis, and validation software packages to test, and verify performance. Quality Focus: learn how we meet industry standards and regulations while delivering work we’re proud of. Reviewing contractor submissions, drawings and calculations. What do we need from you Graduating prior to commencing full time work in February 2027 Tertiary degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Materials Engineering Available to start February 2027, or earlier on a casual basis Relevant work rights to live and work full-time in Australia, this position is not open to applicants outside of Australia About You Strong interested in big picture design, architecture and built environment sustainability Detail orientated and analytical Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Possess a strong desire to learn and grow professionally Previous student vacation/internship experience ideally in a consulting environment highly desired Please transparently disclose the use of any form of AI within your application. Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed. We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team! Your Journey To Joining Egis Submit your application: resume, cover letter and academic transcript Screening: reviewing applications Interview: to learn more about your skills and experience Offer : congratulations! Further details will be provided Please attach your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts in one file. We believe our strong graduate program will provide you with the tools you need to start your career the right way. If this sounds like the opportunity for you APPLY NOW. Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs. With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities. At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.