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-week paid placement, offered from November to February each year. This placement provides students with exposure to real projects while being given responsibility for project deliverables working under the mentorship of our experienced engineers.
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 design, procurement, and construction management services for a variety of projects in industries such as:
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen
Oil, Gas & Pipelines
Defence
Water Treatment & Distribution
Mining & Minerals Processing
Power Generation & Distribution.
As a 100% Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. At GPA, you will 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 provides hands-on experience where you will work on real projects and be provided with practical learning in a professional environment. You will be under the guidance of experienced process engineers and may work on multiple projects in a variety of industries. The work you do will be valuable for the completion of the projects and you will be encouraged to take ownership of the work you are doing. You will be a valued member of both the process and project teams, working with multiple disciplines. Tasks typically include:
Marking up engineering drawings such as P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams) and C&Es (cause and effects matrices)
Completing process calculations such as line sizing, hydraulics, control valve and relief valve sizing
Using HYSYS or PetroSim software for process simulation
Using Phast software for gas dispersion and consequence modelling, e.g., to determine hazardous areas
Creating or updating documents such as basis of design documents, FEED (front end engineering design) reports or hazardous area classification reports
Attendance at risk workshops such as HAZOPs (hazard and operability studies) and LOPA (layers of protection analysis).
GPA’s Undergraduate Program is open to undergraduates, Australia-wide, who are currently studying and in their penultimate year. The program can be tailored to meet individual university course requirements.
Desired Skills and Experience
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking passionate undergraduate engineers eager to kick-start their careers. To be considered for this placement, you will:
Be actively pursuing a degree in Process/Chemical Engineering
Be interested in engineering design and the industries we work in
Demonstrate a strong academic record and a willingness to learn
Show excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills
Have effective communication and organisational abilities
Not be afraid to ask questions
Be passionate in your life as well as your work – whether that is through hobbies, volunteer work, sport, travel or other pursuits
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.
Please state your full degree title, how many years you have completed, where you are in your degree (i.e., chemical engineering vs. double degree), when you expect to graduate, confirmation of work rights and why you want to work at GPA!
