Graduate Mechanical Engineer (2026/2027) - Australia Wide
16/03/2026
15/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Around Australia
Mechanical
Start Your Engineering Career with GPA Engineering
Are you a recent Mechanical engineering graduate ready to make your mark? GPA Engineering invites you to join our team, where you’ll be part of diverse and exciting projects in industries that shape Australia’s future.
About GPA
GPA Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and management firm with over 38 years of delivering impactful solutions. We provide end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services for industrial-scale projects in:
Oil & gas
Defence
Water treatment & distribution
Mining & minerals
Ports and Material Handling
Power generation & distribution
Renewable energy and hydrogen
As a 100% Australian-owned company, we support clients across the nation and beyond. Our offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Darwin, Sydney offer opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow in a supportive environment defined by teamwork, integrity, and sustainability.
At GPA, we nurture your career with structured learning pathways, ongoing mentorship, and exposure to meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you.
Job Description
About the Role
Join GPA’s Mechanical Engineering team and kick-start your career by working on projects that drive progress in critical industries. You'll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and develop technical and professional skills essential for your future success.
GPA’s Graduate 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.
Tasks our Graduates are exposed to typically include:
Facility design across a range of industries for the conditioning or processing of various fluids and gases
Preparing engineering documents such as reports, equipment specifications, datasheets, scopes of work
Completing calculations in accordance with piping design codes
Undertaking stress analysis of piping systems using Caesar II software
Interpreting and marking up P&IDs (Piping & instrumentation diagrams)
Guiding mechanical drafters throughout the 3D model and design development
Attendance at design reviews and risk workshops
Assisting in the running and management of an engineering team
The GPA Graduate Program is a three-year, full-time, in-service program, aimed to develop technical, safety and soft skills through a variety of structured and on the job learning opportunities. GPA’s Graduate Program is open to engineering graduates, Australia-wide.
Desired Skills and Experience
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking graduates who are passionate about engineering and eager to learn. To succeed in this role, you will:
Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Applicants can be recent graduates or graduating in 2026).
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 eligible to work in Australia.
What We Offer
GPA is committed to your growth and success. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
Inclusive Culture: Our team is as diverse as our work. We are proud to celebrate the wide range of cultures and identities in our team with events, awareness, and the flexibility of public holiday swap days.
Diverse Projects: From their first day our Graduates are exposed to the full extent of GPA’s project portfolio, spanning various industries and cutting-edge technologies.
Access to Industry Experts: GPA Graduates have some of Australia’s leading experts at their fingertips, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project.
Access to Senior Staff: GPA Graduates have access to even the most senior staff, and benefit from mentorship and professional development opportunities with GPA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Career Development: Graduates benefit from structured pathways, company-sponsored training, and professional memberships.
Wellbeing Support: Health and wellbeing programs, EAP counselling, and social clubs are accessible to all GPA staff.
Family-Friendly Benefits: GPA offers generous parental leave and support programs.
How to Apply
Kick-start your career with GPA Engineering. Submit your application - including your resume, cover letter and academic transcript (combined into a single PDF or Word file) via our online recruitment system by mid-May 2026.
For any questions, reach out to us at HR@gpaeng.com.au.
Disclaimer
A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.
*** The below process is based upon end of year graduation. GPA recognises however that many graduates graduate mid-year. If you graduate mid-year, we welcome your application and will be flexible to agree a mutually agreeable start date.
