Graduate Engineer Program 2027

About Egis

Egis is a major international group working across architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. The company partners with clients to plan, deliver, and run smarter infrastructure and spaces designed around changing global needs.

With a workforce of more than 22,000 people around the world, Egis combines international scale with strong local knowledge. Its multidisciplinary teams focus on practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions that support stronger and more resilient communities.

Through its work, Egis contributes to the future of cities, transport, energy, and the built environment, creating long-term impact in areas that matter most.

Role Overview

Egis is seeking graduates who are motivated by innovation, sustainability, and problem-solving to join its Wellington team. This two-year Graduate Program is designed to support the early development of a consulting career.

The program offers opportunities across a range of sectors and work settings for graduates with backgrounds in Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.

Program Streams

• Water
• Façades and sustainability
• Urban development
• Building engineering
• Building services
• Road and rail

What the Program Offers

• A peer-buddy arrangement that provides guidance and encouragement from early-career professionals in your field
• Practical exposure through real project work and day-to-day engineering challenges
• Professional growth opportunities that help you build confidence and capability
• A learning-focused environment where collaboration, problem-solving, and development are encouraged
• Access to local work in Australia and New Zealand, along with connection to global expertise and international projects

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery
• Prepare, update, and manage technical documents, reports, and drawings
• Help ensure work aligns with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collect and interpret data to inform engineering decisions and project results
• Support Senior Engineers with planning, design, and execution activities

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant is a recent engineering graduate with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in solving complex challenges. Applicants must be ready to begin in February 2027 and must have the appropriate right to live and work full-time in New Zealand.

Application Requirements

• A current resume is required
• A cover letter must be included
• The latest academic transcript must be uploaded
• Applicants should hold a recent tertiary degree in Civil, Structural, Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering

Additional Information

Egis promotes an inclusive and creative workplace that values diversity and flexibility. The company offers generous parental leave, supports flexible working practices, and aims to create an environment where people can connect, collaborate, grow, and succeed.

The business is expanding across Australia and New Zealand and is looking for people who want to contribute to that growth.

Selection Process

• Application submission with resume, cover letter, and academic transcript
• Application screening
• Interview to discuss skills and experience
• Offer stage, with further details shared at that point