Graduate Civil / Structural Engineer - Dec 2026/Jan 2027 Start
Coffs Harbour, NSW (fastest growing Northrop office)
Full Working Rights In Australia Required
* Top 10 Graduate Employer Overall in Civil and Structural Engineering, Prosple (2026)
* Ranked #4 Prosple's List for Best Culture—Civil and Structural Engineering Employers (2026)
* Ranked #4 Prosple's List for Meaningful Work—Civil and Structural Engineering Employers
* Ranked #6 in Prosple's List for Best Sustainability—Civil and Structural Engineering Employers
* Ranked #9 in Prosple's List for Best Training and Development -Civil and Structural Engineering Employers
* Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE): Young Engineer Graduate Development Program
* Australian Engineering Excellence Awards: Recognised for innovative engineering solutions across multiple projects
Are You Ready?
Are you Civil or Structural Engineering student graduating this year (2026)?
Are excited to start your career in a collaborative, people first consultancy?
Beautiful coastal town, close to the beach, where you'll learn from Australia's best structural engineers.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do!
* Begin your Civil/Structural Engineering career making a real impact on the places where people live, work, and play
* You'll work on real projects with real responsibility, designing structures across hospitals, education facilities, sporting venues, and commercial developments
Structural Engineering
You'll get hands‐on experience with Post‐Tensioned Concrete, Steel, and Timber design—learning everything from concept through to construction.
* You'll also be mentored by our Senior Engineers, participate in site investigations, learn industry‐standard software like ETABS and Spacegass, and contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact Australia
Civil Engineering
You'll work on real projects with real responsibility, designing civil infrastructure across subdivisions, community civil projects, sporting venues, and road projects. You'll also get hands‐on experience with road, earthworks, stormwater, sewer and water, and flooding design—learning everything from concept through to construction.
* Learn 12D, DRAINS and MUSIC, and contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact Australia
What's In It for You?
* You'll join a people‐first business where we invest in your development
* You'll receive mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to the full breadth of consulting engineering
* You'll be part of a workplace that's won multiple awards for graduate satisfaction, employee engagement, and training
* You'll join a tight‐knit Coffs Harbour Team, in beautiful Coffs Harbour
Ideal Candidates to Join Our Team!
* A recent graduate (or in your final year) of Civil or Structural Engineering (2026 Graduate)
* Interest in stormwater and road design/Post‐Tensioned Concrete, Steel, and Timber design
* Full working rights in Australia
* Genuine curiosity and drive to succeed
* Strong problem‐solving and collaborative skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Confidence in communicating your ideas
* Passion for creating spaces that improve communities
We particularly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in engineering. We're committed to building a diverse team where everyone can excel.
Real people, Real impact
We've been recognised in Prosple's Top 100 Graduate Employers in Australia. We are also very proud in winning five workplace awards based on surveyed graduates working in our business.
These awards from Prosple recognise Northrop's excellence in engineering consultancy across the categories of:
* Overall Graduate Satisfaction
* Employee Engagement
* Training
* Green Initiatives
* Social Responsibility
The Coffs Harbour Difference
Our team here is local, collaborative, and passionate about making a genuine difference to our community.
From the Coffs Central Shopping Centre, Coffs International Stadium, Wiigulga Sports Complex, to everyday partnerships with local architects and developers, we design with heart. You'll work with professionals who understand the region and bring a down‐to‐earth, expert approach to every project.
If this is the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
APPLY NOW!
Next steps
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide:
* CV
* Most recent Academic Transcript
* Short Cover Letter (have fun with it!) that answers the following questions:
* Tell us about you and your background
* Why you're interested in this opportunity at Northrop
* Why did you study Engineering?
Keep it simple. Keep it real. We're excited to meet you!
Applications close on the 14th May, 2026
About
If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link: https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y
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