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    "It has been about 3 years since I last did anything related to Engineering, this course was a great way to work myself back into the field as well as develop my skills for consulting!"-- Student from The Citadel
    "The program provided a clear understanding of the expectations and responsibilities of the role, which is crucial for a successful transition from university to the professional world."-- Student from Federation University Australia
    "GHD's Virtual Experience Program is essential for aspiring engineers. It provides practical, virtual exposure crucial for early careers. The structured modules and interactive sessions enhance understanding and confidence, preparing participants for real-world challenges. Highly recommended for anyone serious about starting a successful engineering..."-- Student from University of Wollongong
    "This program allows me to apply my knowledge that I have learned after graduated a few months and also learn about how the working environment at GHD looks like, the communication between me and my supervisor/manager, and the opportunity to learn and practice my skills of cost and scheduling, risk assessment, and project analysis."-- Student from Swinburne 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
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    Introduction from GHD Group

    Hear Steven Nield, Graduate Recruitment Lead at GHD Group, introduce the program.
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    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. 

    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.
    Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    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
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    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.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to GHD Group. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to GHD Group. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Engineering Consulting

    Work on a rail project as a graduate consulting engineer at GHD.

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