Graduate Engineer: Feb 2028 Start - Mentors, Projects & Impact

Uc Bcf; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from engineers

Young Professionals Network access

Wellbeing support services

Discounts and offers via QRI Lifestyle

Fitness and wellness membership access

Job summary

Queensland Rail is looking for graduates to join its two-year Graduate Program starting February 2028. You’ll get structured development and dedicated mentoring while working on large-scale infrastructure projects that impact communities.

The program offers hands-on exposure across engineering specialties, site visits, and opportunities to build stakeholder relationships within a supportive, inclusive Brisbane-based team.

Qualifications

• Candidates will hold or be on track to complete by end of 2027 a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Robotics & Mechatronics, or Computer Systems and Networks).
• Demonstrated strong academic performance and a genuine passion for engineering.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn from new experiences.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to challenge the status quo.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, maintenance and improvement of engineering systems and assets.
• Support projects that improve safety, reliability and performance of assets across Queensland.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including signalling, rolling stock, asset management and project delivery professionals.
• Apply university knowledge to real engineering challenges.
• Participate in site visits for practical exposure to operational rail environments.
• Develop technical solutions that support a more efficient and sustainable transport network.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and understand how engineering decisions create value for customers and communities.

Skills

Strong academic achievement

Growth mindset

Curiosity and initiative

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics & Mechatronics)

Bachelor of (Computer Systems and Networks)

Job description

Queensland Rail is looking for graduates to join its two-year Graduate Program starting February 2028. You’ll get structured development and dedicated mentoring while working on large-scale infrastructure projects that impact communities.

The program offers hands-on exposure across engineering specialties, site visits, and opportunities to build stakeholder relationships within a supportive, inclusive Brisbane-based team.