Cadetship Program 2026 – Expression of Interest

At Hartecs we give high-performing engineering students the opportunity to work on realinfrastructure projects that shape communities across Queensland and Australia. Our placement program is designed for students who are curious capable and great to work with with the opportunity to progress into a graduate program and long-term career pathway toward becoming an Associate Engineer.

Students have the flexibility to tailor their placement experience including the type of work they undertake their placement location and the structure of their schedule. Placements can be completed across our Rockhampton Sunshine Coast and/or Brisbane offices with flexible options around hours days per week and overall placement duration.

Students currently studying:

Bachelor of Civil Engineering in their 3rd or Final Year of Study

Helping clients plan smarter infrastructure outcomes before projects begin.

Includes:

• Infrastructure planning andstrategy
• Feasibility and business cases
• Risk and resilience planning
• Asset and network planning

Supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from planning through to construction.

Includes:

• Construction and project support
• Site inspections and coordination
• Contract administration
• Quality and compliance processes

Delivering practical engineering design and technical solutions for real-world infrastructure projects.

Includes:

• Civil and drainage design
• Roads and water infrastructure
• Technical modelling and analysis
• Engineering documentation and CAD

At Hartecs our philosophy is: Great People Valued Outcomes.

We believe great engineers are built through mentorship practical experience collaboration and meaningful project exposure. Our placements are designed to help students:

• Gain real industry experience
• Build technical and professional skills
• Learn from experienced engineers
• Understand the full project lifecycle
• Create a pathway into our Graduate to Associate Program

Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) and cover letter via the Hartecs Careers Page or contact

Application Closing Date: TBC