Trainee Designer – Engineering Design (Brisbane)

About the role

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES) is seeking a motivated Trainee Designer to join its Brisbane CBD office. You will work alongside experienced engineers and designers on a variety of mining and mineral‑processing projects, gaining hands‑on exposure to the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating and updating process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and plant schematics.
• Support the preparation of design documentation, calculations, and technical reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings to understand client requirements and project constraints.
• Contribute to the development of design concepts from initial idea through to detailed engineering.
• Undertake specialised software training and apply new skills to real‑world projects.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic about mineral processing and eager to learn engineering design principles.
• Strong team player who enjoys collaborating toward common project goals.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to turn challenges into learning opportunities.
• Looking for a long‑term career path within a growing engineering consultancy.

Required skills

What we offer

• Real responsibilities on live projects with measurable impact.
• Structured mentorship from senior engineers and designers.
• Opportunities for technical, professional and personal growth over a two‑year trainee program.
• Access to specialised discipline software training and exposure to all design disciplines within GRES.
• Potential for permanent placement and career progression after successful completion of the program.