APA Group | Engineering for New Energy

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to APA Group. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to APA Group. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at APA Group. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

APA is one of Australia’s leading energy infrastructure businesses. We own and operate two-thirds of the country’s gas transmission pipelines, as well as distribution networks, power stations, and renewable wind and solar assets. As we continue to develop and expand our operating portfolio, we will invest in our greatest asset: our people. We are committed to achieving diversity of thought across the business by providing a safe and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, both now and in the future.

During this program, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of an APA team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Engineering team does every day.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at APA!

Skills you will learn and practice:

Concept Development

Layout Design

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Design Fundamentals

Estimation

Technical Review

Report Writing

Troubleshooting

Safety Management

How it works

Introduction from APA Group

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You have landed a new job as a graduate power engineer at APA Group.
You work with a large multidisciplinary team on different renewable energy projects.
Your team has been assigned to develop a new solar PV plant concept in Northern Queensland.
As a new hire, you are excited to showcase your technical skills in project development and are also keen to work in operations.
Your goal is to review the current and emerging solar PV technology and develop a concept design for the new solar plant.
You're hoping to gain operational experience in an existing solar asset to deepen your understanding of working in the area of renewables further. This knowledge will help with your career progression within APA.

Your goal

Assist your project team in delivering a solar plant concept design with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions across the portfolio. You'll achieve this by researching, collating, documenting, and reviewing engineering calculations.

Reviews

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"The tasks offered a comprehensive, practical approach to understanding solar farm operations, from capacity estimation to safety protocols and troubleshooting. I appreciated the detailed guidelines, real data usage, and strong emphasis on safety, which are crucial for real-world application. These tasks are invaluable for developing key skills, ens..."-- Student from Deakin University

"The fact that it gave me the opportunity understand the a few of the basic concepts in the Solar PV Industry without making it too difficult."-- Student from Abdullah Gul University

"I really liked the APA New Energy Engineering program because it covered some really cutting-edge topics in energy technology. The hands-on projects and real-world case studies were especially helpful they gave me a chance to apply what I was learning in practical situations. Overall, the program gave me a solid foundation in new energy systems and..."-- Student from Anna University

"I liked how I was able to do something of this manner in a virtual setting since it has given me a better idea of how energy projects are tackled."-- Student from University of the West Indies St. Augustine

"I liked the fact that this program was related to the energy sector. As a civil engineering and construction management graduate, I have barely had the opportunity to study and understand the energy sector related side of construction and operation, and while I still have a lot to learn this was a good starting point."-- Student from Deakin University

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