2026 - Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Darwin

Job Description

AI Job Summary ACOR is a national, employee-owned engineering consulting firm, offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. We have a proven track record for the successful delivery of large-scale multi-discipline projects, as well as smaller niche assignments. Our client's needs are at the core of everything we do – their success is our success. We're proud of our workplace culture, and we reward and recognise our people who best represent our company values of excellence, passion, caring, integrity, collaboration and courage. About the role As a Graduate Engineer, you'll support the success of ACOR, both locally and on a national level. We are seeking applications for our 2026 Graduate program across all disciplines including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, sustainability, hydraulics, facades, fire services, acoustics, chemical and energy. You'll join established teams and be an active contributor to projects spanning defence, social infrastructure (health, education, justice, community), government, mixed-use, commercial, retail and multi-residential developments. In addition to hands-on training, you'll join colleagues on our formal graduate development program which aims to grow and develop your career by offering additional training and development tools to understand how to be a successful consulting engineer. While each day is different you can expect to: Work with established engineers to understand project scopes and deliverables Develop design projects or components of projects through all phases of design development Attend client meetings alongside senior engineers as ACOR representation in project design meetings with external stakeholders Participate in design and safety reviews and risk assessments In addition to hands-on training, you will join colleagues in our formal graduate development program, which aims to grow and develop your career by offering additional training and development tools to help you understand how to be a successful consulting engineer. Our 2-year Graduate Program includes: Monthly training sessions supporting skill development in project management, personal brand, business development, leadership and consulting A comprehensive support network including a technical mentor, a career mentor, a buddy, our learning and development leader and our program coordinator A three-day boot camp where all grads come together in one location When accepted for our Graduate Program, you also gain a permanent full-time role with our company and will maintain this role beyond the 2-year duration of the program. Benefits and perks We are looking to invest and develop this role, to build a long-term career within ACOR. You will be given exposure to multiple facets of engineering design & project management, with ongoing support and development opportunities from the wider, national team. Attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience Formal graduate development program with ongoing learning & development focused on your career ambitions Employee Assistance Program Discounts on everyday products and services Regular social and fundraising events 100% employee-owned company Skills and experience We're looking for: Recent, relevant engineering qualifications Excellent communication skills An interest in engineering design and project management High level of organisational skills Due to the nature of the projects in which we work, we are only able to consider applications from candidates with Australian Citizenship who are eligible for baseline security clearance. Applications for our 2026 intake are open until 10th of April with assessments and interviews occurring in June and July 2025. Our 2026 Graduate Program will commence in February 2026. While there may be scope in some disciplines for earlier start dates, most Graduates will onboard with us during the first week of February 2026. If you are ready to start your career in a leading design consultancy, working on diverse projects please apply now. Job Details Job type: Graduate Jobs Work rights: Australian Citizen Locations: Darwin Position Start Date: Feb 2026 (approx) Closing Date: 10th Apr 2025, 1:59 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr