Kick Start your Engineering Career

Orana Engineering’s Townsville, Chinchilla & Mackay Graduate Engineer Programs

Welcome to Orana Engineering’s Graduate Programs based in Townsville, Chinchilla or Mackay, designed specifically for budding Engineers eager to kickstart their professional journey. Our program is a unique platform for recently graduated engineering students who are motivated, driven, and passionate about sectors such as mining, minerals processing, oil and gas, and power generation.

At Orana Engineering, we pride ourselves on being a distinguished provider of multidiscipline engineering services, specialising in mechanical, electrical, structural and control systems engineering. We have a proven track record of creating pragmatic solutions for brownfield projects. As a Graduate Engineer participating in our program, you'll gain the opportunity to delve into these services directly, enriching your theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience.

Mentoring from a Senior Engineer at Orana Engineering

Join Orana Engineering’s Graduate Program

If you're motivated and ready to start building a successful career in engineering, we invite you to join us. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting, fulfilling career with Orana Engineering in Townsville, Chinchilla or Mackay.

Mentoring

Guided by an expert, you'll touch diverse engineering worlds, amplifying your skills.

Real-World Projects

Dive into practicality, apply theories and witness tailored solutions in our brownfield projects.

Site Projects

Witness real-world engineering, understanding complexities, safety and tangible results through site visits.

Office Work

Experience office dynamics, creating tailored designs, assisting with project management and facilitating reliable information.

Who Are We Looking For?

Engineering graduates who have graduated or are soon to graduate from their engineering studies are suitable candidates. We're interested in individuals ready to apply their academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, who value structured learning, and look for opportunities that support their professional growth and advancement.

Whether you're based in Australia or abroad, if you're keen on making a meaningful contribution to a vibrant team and are interested in living (or you already live) in Townsville, Chinchilla or Mackay for the right opportunity, we would love to hear from you. We especially welcome graduates from universities including James Cook University (JCU), Central Queensland University (CQU), University of Southern Queensland (USQ – Toowoomba), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), University of Queensland (UQ) or Griffith University in Brisbane. Our program is designed to provide valuable industry exposure and hands-on learning, regardless of your university affiliation.

What can you expect?

By joining our Graduate Program, you will be part of an organisation that truly invests in its employees. We offer a structured learning environment that provides the right balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Mentoring from a Senior Engineer at Orana Engineering

Guided by Senior & Principal RPEQ Engineers

As an Orana Engineering Graduate Engineer, you will be guided by our Senior and Principal RPEQ Engineers. With their broad technical expertise and deep industry knowledge, you will receive comprehensive mentorship, empowering you to grow your engineering skills. This will help you grasp a thorough understanding of our key services including mechanical, electrical, structural and control systems engineering.

Engage with Brownfield Projects

At Orana Engineering, we believe in the power of experiential learning. As a Graduate Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to engage with brownfield projects. These projects will challenge you to put your theoretical knowledge to the test in real-world scenarios, fostering the development of a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices. Witness first-hand how our tailor-made solutions address the unique demands of each project.

Field Trips & Site Work with Senior & Principal Engineers

Graduate Engineers are involved in works including field trips and site work accompanied by our Senior and Principal Engineers as well as being involved in your own site and office-based projects. This work will expose you to the practical implementation of engineering principles in live environments. Gain insights into the intricacies of project execution, the importance of safety measures, and the critical role of on-site experience. This first-hand exposure will deepen your understanding of how our engineering services translate into tangible results on the ground.

Office Experience

Beyond on-site project work, you'll also have the opportunity to participate in office-based activities. At Orana Engineering, we recognise the vital role that engineering design, design drafting and drawing management play in providing practical and cost-efficient solutions. As a Graduate Engineer, you'll acquire hands-on experience in engineering design and project management, creating projects and deliverables that meet the requirements of end-users, builders, and maintainers. Furthermore, you'll understand the significance of drawing management and revisions, ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information is accessible to the right individuals.

Invest in your future with us, and together, we will strive for success. Your engineering journey starts here.

Take the first step towards an exciting future in engineering and gain invaluable real-world experience in mechanical, electrical, structural, and control systems engineering. Apply today and unleash your engineering potential with Orana Engineering.

You could be working on projects such as:

22M Flyover Conveyor

Oaky Creek Coal engaged Orana Engineering to perform electrical and control system design aspects of a 22M Flyover Conveyor to provide an interface between two existing conveyor systems. Orana Engineering’s brownfield engineering expertise was drawn upon to resolve complexities in interfacing two different coal streams, powered from separate substations and ...

Crane Lifting Beam

The mother beam of the 40T ship loading crane at the Port of Townsville was nearing the end of its 30 year service life. Xstrata Copper engaged Orana Engineering to redesign the beam based on the existing beam and to incorporate changes in compliance with latest regulations. After fully modelling ...

F100 Reagent Modifications

Orana Engineering was engaged by MMG's Century Mine to review a proposed reagent dosing system within the concentrator. An investigation was conducted which included hydraulic modelling for various reagent dosing system philosophies. Results were presented for a range of design and operating conditions and three solutions were proposed meeting the ...

Treated Water Boost Pumps

Oaky Creek Coal uses an onsite RO plant to provide treated recycled water to various site operations. An opportunity was identified to use this recycled water for supply to critical equipment such as horizontal belt filters. Improving the equipment water quality resulted in a reduction in equipment downtime and lowered ...

FAQ's

The difference between a Graduate Engineer and an Engineer lies in experience and expertise. A Graduate Engineer has recently completed their engineering studies and is beginning their professional journey. An Engineer, on the other hand, has gained practical experience and developed a deeper understanding of their field. It's a journey of growth and refinement.

The duration of a Graduate Engineer's journey varies depending on the program and the individual's progress.

Engineers graduate at various ages, as it depends on personal circumstances and educational paths. Most Engineers complete their undergraduate studies in their early to mid-20s. However, some individuals may pursue engineering later in life as a career change, meaning they may graduate at a different age. Remember, engineering is a field that welcomes diverse journeys.

Having an engineering degree is a significant milestone. Practical experience and membership is an essential element to developing Engineers in our community.

Brownfield project engineering involves working on existing plant and sites that may have been previously constructed.

A Graduate Engineer has a range of opportunities to explore under the supervision of an RPEQ Engineer. They can contribute to engineering projects and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals. It's a period of growth and learning where a Graduate Engineer can apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, gradually becoming more proficient and confident in their chosen field.
Our gradudates get real onsite visits to our projects

TOWNSVILLE, QLD

Telephone:+61 7 4755 0556

70 Ross River Road
Mundingburra Queensland 4812
Australia

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CHINCHILLA, QLD

Telephone: +61 7 4665 5656

39 Bell Street
Chinchilla Queensland 4413
Australia

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MACKAY, QLD

Telephone: +61 7 4863 1464

Level 1 / Suite 105, 45 Victoria Street
Mackay Queensland 4740
Australia

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