Graduate Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration (Gordon Brothers)

Location: Rydalmere-New South Wales-Australia

Launch Your Engineering Career with Australia's Industrial Refrigeration Leader

At Gordon Brothers Industries (GBI), part of the global Johnson Controls (JCI) family, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most complex and innovative industrial refrigeration projects while building a rewarding long-term engineering career.

For over 100 years, GBI has been a trusted partner to some of Australia's most critical industries, delivering industry-leading refrigeration and cooling solutions that support food production, cold storage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and distribution facilities nationwide.

As Australia's largest industrial refrigeration company, GBI combines local engineering expertise with the global innovation, technologies, and career opportunities available through Johnson Controls, a worldwide leader in smart buildings, industrial cooling, energy efficiency, and sustainability solutions.

This is more than a graduate position. It's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full engineering project lifecycle while being mentored by some of the industry's most experienced engineers and project specialists.

Why Join GBI?

As a Graduate Engineer, you'll receive structured development and exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines, helping you build both technical and commercial capabilities from day one.

What We Offer

Structured graduate development and training program

Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry experts

Exposure to major industrial refrigeration design and construction projects

Hands-on experience across engineering, project management, commissioning, and customer engagement

Competitive salary package

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Career progression opportunities within GBI and the broader Johnson Controls global network

Opportunity to contribute to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact

About the Role

Based in Rydalmere, this role will support the Industrial Refrigeration team in delivering engineering and installation solutions across a diverse range of industrial projects.

You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from concept development and design through to project delivery, commissioning, and ongoing customer support.

Key Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations and develop industrial refrigeration system designs

Assist in preparing cost estimates, proposals, and tender submissions

Analyse existing refrigeration systems and identify opportunities for optimisation and upgrades

Support project delivery activities, including procurement, scheduling, supplier coordination, and project administration

Assist in managing project budgets, costs, and reporting requirements

Participate in risk assessments and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

Develop knowledge of Australian and international refrigeration standards and regulations

Support engineering and safety audits

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and project management processes

Assist with commissioning and testing of new refrigeration systems

Provide technical support to service and maintenance teams

Engage with customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery

Promote and uphold GBI's strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

About You

We're looking for a motivated and curious graduate who enjoys solving technical challenges, working collaboratively, and learning from experienced professionals.

You are excited by the opportunity to build a career within a specialised engineering industry and contribute to projects that support essential infrastructure across Australia.

Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering discipline

Exposure to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics as part of your studies

Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desire to learn from a broad range of stakeholders, including engineers, tradespeople, fabricators, consultants, and customers

Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have:

Full Australian working rights

A valid Australian Driver's Licence

The ability to successfully complete a pre-employment checks

Successful completion of drug and alcohol screening

Build Your Future with GBI

If you're looking to kick-start your engineering career with an organisation that invests in your development, offers exposure to complex and meaningful projects, and provides genuine opportunities for long-term growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning while helping shape the future of sustainable industrial refrigeration.

Apply today and start building your engineering career with Gordon Brothers Industries and Johnson Controls.

To learn more about Gordon Brothers Industries, visit www.gordonbrothers.com.au.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Janis Sotelo at [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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