Closes: Feb 18, 2026
Kickstart your Civil Engineering career with hands-on experience and study support!
Are you about to start your Civil Engineering degree and looking for a head start in the industry? Premise is offering a full-time Engineering Cadetship in our Townsville office – perfect for school leavers ready to dive into the world of land development and infrastructure design.
As a Cadet Civil Drafter, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers on long-term, master planned community projects. From lot layouts to arterial roads, water services and utilities – you’ll be part of a team delivering full-service design solutions that shape the future of our communities.
What’s in it for you?
- Study Benefit: We’ll help cover part of your university fees while you study.
- Real Projects: Get hands-on experience in land development, civil infrastructure, and urban design.
- Mentorship: Learn from industry professionals and grow your technical skills.
- Career Pathway: Build a strong foundation for your future in civil engineering.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off on your birthday every year
- Flexible work arrangements
- Annual $250 Wellbeing Subsidy to spend on healthy lifestyle initiatives
- Preparing sketch plans and design drawings using AutoCAD and other software.
- Supporting the design team with drafting and documentation.
- Collaborating on project delivery within timeframes and budgets.
- Learning and applying engineering standards and quality systems.
- Enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree (or planning to start).
- Strong interest in design and infrastructure.
- Some exposure to CAD software (AutoCAD or 12d Model) – not essential, but a bonus!
- Great communication, time management, and a willingness to learn.