Graduate Engineer 2026 | Mechanical

Overview

Graduate Program 2026 | Mechanical (Brisbane). Kickstart your engineering career with purpose and impact at ADP Consulting. This sustainability-led engineering consultancy has an international footprint and a culture focused on learning, innovation and collaboration. The 2026 graduate program offers mentorship, real-world experience and national collaboration with opportunities across Australia. We are recruiting graduates into the Mechanical Team in Brisbane for a February 2026 start. To be eligible, you must hold or be in the final year of an Engineering degree, ideally with a focus in Mechanical Engineering, and have full working rights in Australia.

About ADP

ADP Consulting is a sustainability-led engineering consultancy founded in 2011 in Australia. ADP has an international footprint and is renowned for finding technical and sustainable solutions to complex projects. ADP Consulting has joined forces with Ayesa, one of the world\'s largest technology and engineering companies, to facilitate new pathways and accelerate growth. ADP is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are passionate about innovation and our planet.

Role and program details

What is your role? As a Graduate at ADP Consulting, you\'ll be part of a national graduate cohort and receive hands-on training from day one. You will contribute to meaningful, sustainability-led projects while being supported by industry mentors and technical experts in Mechanical Engineering. Your experience will include:

• Working on real projects with support from experienced engineers and leaders
• Participating in monthly national graduate learning sessions (e.g. ESG in Consulting, Personal Branding, and Saying Yes to Opportunities)
• Engaging with clients, architects, and stakeholders to deliver impactful designs
• Accessing a learning platform with over 97,000 professional resources
• Receiving support for Engineers Australia Chartership
• Joining a vibrant social and wellness culture including fitness classes, book club, and team events
• Having the opportunity to fast-track development through a high-performance graduate stream

Why graduates are choosing ADP

• Career Acceleration - Structured two-year graduate program with fast-track opportunities
• Real Impact - Work on complex, sustainability-focused projects
• Endless Learning - Monthly training, mentoring, and 97,000+ resources
• Culture-First - Social events, wellness programs, and inclusive initiatives
• Future-Focused - Innovation, digital tools, and smart design from the start

About you

You're a soon-to-be or recent Mechanical Engineering graduate who is enthusiastic, curious, and ready to contribute to a better built environment. You bring a growth mindset and a passion for collaborative problem-solving. You are:

• A clear communicator and team player
• Interested in sustainability and technical innovation
• Self-motivated and open to new experiences
• Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Eligible to work in Australia (citizen, PR, or NZ citizen)

Why ADP Consulting?

We offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two-year graduate program and extending to Director-level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.

Inclusion and wellbeing

All welcome at ADP. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable culture where our team feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole-of-family approach in our policies, our internal Women @ ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity. Our Flexible Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our team and supports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business. We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives including pilates, CrossFit and regular social events like Friday lunches, and provide access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Consulting

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