Graduate Engineer - Canberra - 2027 Graduate Program

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 2027 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

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 2027 intake are open until 3rd of May 2026 with assessments and interviews occurring in June and July 2026. Our Graduate Program commences in February 2027, start dates will be negotiated with successful applicants.

If you are ready to start your career in a leading design consultancy, working on diverse projects please apply now.