Graduate Mechanical Engineer – 2027 Start | Cairns

Start Your Engineering Career Somewhere Extraordinary

Graduating in 2026 and ready to put your engineering skills to work on projects that matter?

Looking for a graduate opportunity whereyou’llcontribute from day one, be supported to grow, and build a meaningful career?

At STP Consultants,you’llgain hands-on experience across real projects, work alongside experienced engineers, and be supported to grow your skills and build your career. Based in Cairns,you’llhave the opportunity to enjoy an incredible lifestyle alongside your work - from the reef and rainforest to the beaches,waterfallsand everything the Far North has to offer.

Career growth and lifestyle? You can have both.

Why Graduates Choose STP

At STP,you’renot "just a grad."You’lljoin a close-knit multidisciplinary office where mentorship happens daily, ideas are welcomed, and development is taken seriously.From day one,you’llcontribute to real projects, build practicalexperienceand grow with support around you. We'vebuilt a workplace graduateswantto be part of.

What'sin it for you:

- Real project experience from day one
- Mentoring from experienced engineers and leaders
- Clear career progression pathways
- 9-day fortnight+ Versatile working hours
- Optiontopurchaseadditionalleave
- Professional development and CPD support toward RPEQ
- Recognition and reward programs
- Social, collaborative team culture
- Employee Assistance Program
- Stability with an established Australian-owned consultancy

Why Cairns?

Big opportunities. Tropical lifestyle.

Build your engineering career in one of Queensland’s most unique regional cities.

- The Great Barrier Reef and tropical North Queensland right on your doorstep
- World-class beaches,rainforestand waterfalls to explore
- A relaxed tropical lifestyle with plenty to do outside of work
- A welcoming and connected local community
- A growing regional centre with ongoing investment and development
- Genuine work-life balance





At STP,you’llhave the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference to the communities across Far North Queensland.

WhatYou’ll Be Doing

Gain hands-on experience working on projects that shape communities:

- Work alongside experienced engineers on building services and HVAC design
- Contribute to projects across commercial, education,healthand community infrastructure
- Assistwith design documentation,modellingand project coordinationParticipate in site visits and project delivery activities
- Use industry tools including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Microsoft Office
- Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Learn through mentoring and real project involvement

About You

We’relooking for someone curious,motivatedand ready to grow their engineering career.

You’llbring:

- A genuine interest in mechanical building services and HVAC
- Strong communicationand teamwork skills
- Initiative, problem-solving ability and willingness to learn
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm to contribute from day one

You’llalso have:

- Final year or recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering (2026)
- Bachelor qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian Permanent Residency

Highly regarded:

- Internship or practical building services experience
- Exposure to Revit,AutoCADor Navisworks
- White Card

About STP Consultants

At STP, our values - Potential, Respect, Integrity, Deliver, Engage, shape the way we work together and support our people every day. For more than 20 years, STP Consultants has been a trusted name in Queensland’s engineering landscape.We’rea privately owned consultancy with teams specialising in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire and Seismic engineering.

What sets us apart is our people and the way we work together. Our experienced leadership team brings a hands-on and collaborative approach to every project, creating an environment where people are supported to learn, contribute and grow while helping shape communities across Queensland.

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📌 Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Cairns Regional)
🏢 STP Consultants
📍 Cairns Regional