Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure, Cairns

Unitec; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Cairns is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Civil, Dams & Water Infrastructure team in 2027. Based in Cairns, you will contribute to water infrastructure projects across Far North Queensland, applying your Mechanical Engineering degree and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist in planning, design and delivery, develop mechanical designs and documentation, and engage in site visits to gain practical project experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in water infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to participate in field site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Support the development of mechanical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, process, electrical and environmental engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Undertake engineering analysis and modelling using industry-standard software and tools.
• Participate in site visits, inspections and condition assessments across Far North Queensland.
• Contribute to evaluation, selection and specification of pumps, valves, pipelines and other mechanical equipment.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to develop practical, sustainable solutions.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering analysis

Modelling software

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

GHD in Cairns is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Civil, Dams & Water Infrastructure team in 2027. Based in Cairns, you will contribute to water infrastructure projects across Far North Queensland, applying your Mechanical Engineering degree and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist in planning, design and delivery, develop mechanical designs and documentation, and engage in site visits to gain practical project experience.