Graduate Engineer 2026 | Mechanical

Graduate Program 2026 |
Mechanical (Adelaide)
 

Kickstart your engineering career with purpose and impact.
 

Are you ready to shape the future of engineering and design? Join ADP Consulting's 2026 Graduate Program and start your journey with a company committed to learning, innovation, and culture. This is more than just a job, it's a launchpad to accelerate your career through mentorship, real-world experience, and national collaboration. 

With opportunities across Australia, we're currently recruiting graduates into our
Mechanical Team in Adelaide
 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. 

Who We Are
 

Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability-led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects, wherever these may be. 

ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally as passionate about innovation, design excellence and, importantly, our impact on the planet. 

ADP Consulting has now joined forces with Ayesa, one of the world's largest technology and engineering companies, in a move that facilitates new pathways and accelerates our growth. 

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 your chosen field
i.e.
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 your development through a high-performance graduate stream

Why Graduates Are Choosing ADP Right Now
 

• 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're also: 

• 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?
 

Advance at ADP
 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. 

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. 

All well at ADP
 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. While also providing access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more.