Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Chinchilla

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to kickstart your engineering career? Orana Engineering is looking for a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our close-knit team of forward-thinking engineers based in Chinchilla.

About The Position

Join us as a fulltime Graduate Mechanical Engineer in our Chinchilla office, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. You can expect a rewarding balance of office-based design work and practical site exposure to tackle real world problems across the mining and heavy industrial sectors. You'll benefit from mentorship from both senior and RPEQ certified engineers and contribute various aspects of projects from planning through to completion.

Why Orana?

• Career development & mentorship: Receive guidance from our experienced senior and RPEQ qualified engineers while you build your technical knowledge and project management skills.
• Real world experience: Balance your learning between theoretical and practical applications with office-based design and project coordination, and site visits to our clients operations.
• Varying Projects: Gain experience on projects that vary in industries, experiences, difficulties, disciplines and skillsets.
• A supportive community: Thrive in a close-knit team that values your growth and success.
• Social program: enjoy our Orana funded social program with employee run events that welcomes partners and families.
• Location: Chinchilla is a fantastic place to live and work, with ready access to recreational activities and character often lost in major capital cities.
• Salary: we offer competitive graduate level salary with clear pathways for career progression.
• Accrued hours program: We offer an accrued hours program for all our employees to take advantage of flexible time off arrangements.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Perform mechanical engineering design including pumping, piping and structural.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, regulations, and industry best practices (AS1170, AS1418, AS1657, AS2033, AS4041, AS4024, AS4100, ASME B31 and more).
• Use engineering design software and tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Plant 3D, SPACE GASS, Pipe Flow Expert, AutoPIPE etc).  Similar software experience is welcomed.
• Conduct engineering audits and reviews, prepare reports and deliver technical presentations.
• Dive into all facets of project management of various multidisciplinary projects including preparation of project correspondence, documentation, budgets and estimates.
• Participate in both onsite and office-based works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors and internal teams to deliver quality outcomes.
• Work alongside senior, principal and RPEQ engineers committed to continuously improving and delivering quality engineering services and solutions to our clients.

About You

You are a final-year or recent Mechanical Engineering graduate, passionate about translating theoretical knowledge into real-world solutions for mining and heavy industrial sectors. You have a keen eye for detail, and ability to communicate and explain technical ideas clearly. Prior site experience or familiarity with engineering software is a bonus

Applicants must plan to or possess a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) that is recognised and accepted by Engineers Australia.

About Us

Orana Engineering is a well-established, multidisciplinary design consultancy specialising in providing engineering solutions for various projects across the mining and heavy industrial sectors in Queensland. From mechanical and structural, to electrical and control systems, our team is capable of providing detailed design, drafting and engineering services for small to medium sized projects.

At Orana Engineering we recognise that what sets us apart from our competitors is how we effectively and efficiently perform brownfield projects that are common on an operating site. Orana Engineering is focused on building long term relationships with clients, understanding their operations and providing practical solutions. We adopt a "do it right the first time" approach to every project, ensuring efficiency, reliability and client satisfaction.

Orana Engineering has grown sustainably since our commencement in 2005 and now proudly operate from Townsville, Chinchilla and Mackay, with a total team of around 30 engineers and designers.

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Applying For This Role

Ready to get started? Submit your application via the Careers page at by uploading a single PDF document with your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Thursday 25th of September 2025