Cadet Project Engineer

Delta Group, Latrobe Valley & Gippsland

27/03/2026

Australian CitizenPermanent Residency

Administration SupportCivilCivil ConstructionComplianceReportingMaterials Solution Management

Job Description

The SEC Delburn Wind Farm is Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project, to be built to the south of the Latrobe Valley from early 2026. Delta Group was appointed by Vestas as a key delivery partner of the project and is now actively promoting cadetship opportunities involving a Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cadet Project Engineer with our Latrobe Valley & Gippsland division, you’ll have the opportunity to take the theories you’re studying and apply them on fully operational project sites to enhance future opportunities in our industry. Each Cadet will be assigned an experienced Delta Group Project Engineer or Project Manager as their mentor, with a focus on fulfilling core day-to-day responsibilities:

Supporting day-to-day site and/or office operations
Learning safe work practices and Delta Group systems
Assisting supervisors and team members across projects
Completing training, certifications or studies as required
Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Keen to learn and build a long-term career
Reliable, motivated and willing to work hard
Safety-focused with a positive attitude
Able to follow instructions and work well in a team
Strong communicators with a willingness to ask questions
Completing a degree in a construction related discipline – Engineering or Environmental Science
Current Driver’s Licence
Effectively balance work and study

Desirable

Previous experience in the construction industry
Understanding of quality, safety and environmental management systems
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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Diversity & Inclusion

Delta Group embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace, including for individuals who have served or continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.

We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians, recognising and valuing Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational and organisational capacity.