Graduate Engineer New Grad
Schneider Electric
Graduate Engineer New Grad
Schneider Electric
Global energy management and automation provider
Schneider Electric 2027 Graduate Program (Technical)
Location: Townsville, Queensland
Launch your graduate career in Townsville, where you’ll have the opportunity to build hands-on technical experience while developing your career in North Queensland.
For graduates already based in the region, or those looking for an opportunity to make a move, this is a chance to build your career outside the major capital cities while still being part of a global organisation. You’ll gain meaningful experience, work closely with the local team and contribute to real projects and customer outcomes from the beginning of your career.
Start your engineering career working with the technology that makes buildings smarter, safer and more energy efficient.
As a Graduate Engineer within our Building Management Systems (BMS) team, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to building automation, controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and digital technologies while working on real building projects.
You’ll get involved in areas such as BMS and HVAC systems, sensors and controls, engineering drawings, testing and commissioning, troubleshooting, and smart-building and energy management technologies. You’ll also work alongside project managers, engineers, contractors and customers, giving you practical exposure to how building automation solutions are delivered.
At Schneider, we don’t just offer jobs, we build careers with purpose.
We’re looking for curious, driven graduates ready to challenge the status quo and help shape a more sustainable, digital future.
If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and creating real-world impact, this program is for you.
Our 2-year Graduate Program is designed to help you learn, grow, and create impact:
Year 1 – Foundation Year (Learn & Develop)
Year 2 – Stretch Assignment (Thrive & Impact)
Program Duration: February 2027 – January 2029
You must:
The recruitment process may include the below, subject to shortlisting at each stage:
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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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Global energy management and automation provider
Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.
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