Undergraduate Civil/Structural Engineer - Australia Wide
04/03/2025
16/05/2025
Casual
Around Australia
Civil/Structural
GPA Engineering offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable skills, collaborate on impactful projects, and launch your engineering career.
GPA’s Undergraduate Program is a 12-weeks paid placement, offered from November to February of each year. This gives students exposure to exciting projects and be mentored by our experienced engineers.
High performing students also have the opportunity to be offered a continuous employment at GPA, either in a casual or Graduate role.
About GPA
GPA Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and management firm with over 38 years of experience delivering innovative solutions. We specialise in engineering, procurement, and construction management services for large-scale projects in industries such as:
Oil & Gas
Defence
Water Treatment & Distribution
Mining & Minerals
Ports and Material Handling
Power Generation & Distribution
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen
As a 100% Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Darwin, Sydney, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. At GPA, you’ll learn from industry leaders, develop your technical skills, and gain exposure to diverse projects while contributing to a better future.
Job Description
About the Internship
Our Undergraduate placement is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and practical learning in a professional environment. You’ll be a valued member of our team, contributing to real-world projects that shape critical industries.
GPA’s Undergraduate Program is a key pillar of our business, where significant focus is placed on training and development. Growing our wealth of knowledge is important. We continually look to the future, striving to provide innovative and progressive solutions - including the development of our future workforce.
GPA’s Undergraduate Program is open to undergraduates, Australia-wide, who are studying in their penultimate year, and can be tailored to meet individual university course requirements.
Desired Skills and Experience
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking passionate undergraduate engineers eager to kick-start their careers. To be considered for this placement, you will:
Be actively pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and currently enrolled in Year 2 or 3 of your program.
Demonstrate a strong academic record and a willingness to learn.
Show excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Have effective communication and organisational abilities.
Be eligible to work in Australia.
What We Offer
At GPA, we’re committed to helping you grow and succeed. Our internship program includes:
Professional Development: Undergraduates’ development is supported with hands-on experience, mentorship, and technical training.
Career Opportunities: Our largest source of graduates is internal promotion via the Undergraduate program.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help support your studies while you work.
Supportive Culture: A welcoming team environment and opportunities to network.
Inclusive Workplace: Diverse teams, cultural leave options, and social events.
Diverse Projects: Opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects, spanning various industries and cutting-edge technologies
We are a diverse, motivated and inquisitive team aligned under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability. We work collaboratively whilst harnessing and developing our individual strengths. We aspire to empower and support employees to reach their full potential, to take on challenges and grow through experience, training, coaching and development.
GPA are committed to maintaining a workforce with meaningful equity and diversity, as well as a workplace that embraces and celebrates the value of all cultures and backgrounds.
How to Apply
Kick-start your career with GPA Engineering. Submit your application via our online recruitment system by mid-May.
