Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at GHD Group. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

At GHD, we’re invested in making a difference. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions for those who design and operate infrastructure and manage the world’s resources. Supporting clients across the business value chain from capital deployment, investment optimisation, value preservation, sustainability, resilience and liability transformation.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a GHD engineering consulting team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our consulting team does every day. You’ll learn how to read and understand design briefs, develop cost and construction time estimates, investigate stakeholder and environmental impacts, assess design outcomes and report on all the findings from your investigation to make clear recommendations to clients. 

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at GHD.

Skills you will learn and practice:
Excel
Planning
Estimation
Attention to Detail
Risk Analysis
Decision Making
Technical Writing
Summarization
Clear Communication
Information Summary

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at GHD Group. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario
Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
Your role
  • You are working as a graduate consulting engineer at GHD.
  • You are working directly with your manager for a client within the transportation industry on an options analysis for a rail project.
  • Your manager is tied up with other projects at the moment, so they are relying on you to produce the options analysis quickly for their review before sending it off to the client. 
  • You really want to impress your manager and show them how much you have learned about the design process during your time at GHD, and this opportunity will allow you to do exactly that!
Your goal
  • The client has come to GHD with different design options for a particular rail line. Your job is to compare these options and consider a variety of factors to recommend which one will be best for the client to move forward with. 
  • This will require you to consider important design and construction factors such as cost, construction timelines, design outcomes and stakeholder and environmental impacts. 
  • Your goal is to make the comparison process you used clear to the client and wrap everything up together in a short memo highlighting key findings and takeaways, along with GHD's final recommendation. 

Reviews

Over 1650
5 Star Reviews
"The program was methodically put together in a way that was straight forward and insightful to the role. This gives me the impression that the company is committed to training and development of the staff they employee."-- Student from University of Newcastle
"I appreciated the hands-on approach of GHD’s Job Simulation program. It provided a realistic and practical experience, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The structured tasks and detailed feedback were incredibly valuable in understanding the nuances of engineering consulting. Overall, it was an enriching experience..."-- Student from University of Guelph
"I really appreciated the depth and breadth of this project. It's fascinating how it encompasses various facets: from technical considerations like route planning, construction methodologies, and design optimization to the intricate evaluation of stakeholder concerns and environmental impacts. The multidimensional analysis provides a holistic view,..."-- Student from Amirkabir University of Technology
"I appreciated the program's structured approach to simulating real-world scenarios. It provided valuable insights into the decision-making processes required in the engineering field, particularly with regard to route analysis and project management. The hands-on tasks and practical examples were especially helpful in bridging theoretical knowledge..."-- Student from University of New South Wales
"I really liked the way this program was designed in a very detailed manner. Though I am a chemical and process engineering student, I was able to complete the tasks because of the clear instructions given. It was a nice experience to get to know what engineering consulting companies are doing on a day to day basis."-- Student from Federation University Australia
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