Civil Engineering Internship Program Summer/Autumn 2026
AI Job Summary
CareerDC Internships charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. You will get a tailored CV, interview training, unlimited interviews, access to our network of host companies, an internship placement relevant to your studies, an accredited WIL course (where applicable) and support during your internship.
Why Choose this Internship Program for Civil/Structural Engineering Students?
The 12-week internship program gives you a chance to gain practical industry experience in engineering with an Australian internship host company.
Who the Program Is For
Current students in Australian colleges and universities
Ideal for current students or recent graduates in Australia, this program gives you hands-on work experience and can earn you academic credit towards your degree.
The internship program is especially suitable for international engineering students or recent graduates from Australian universities who need practical, local work experience. Domestic students are also welcome to apply.
During the internship placement, you'll engage in engineering tasks with an Australian company, helping you build both communication and technical skills.
Recent graduates or students without an internship requirement
Are you a recent graduate? Or does your degree not require an internship placement?
That's ok. You can apply for the Civil/Structural Engineering Internship Program and combine your work experience placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program.
About CareerDC
The internship program is facilitated by CareerDC Internships. We are a work experience placement coordinator. Since 2011, we've been helping local and international students in Australia in gaining degree-related work experience. We do this by coordinating internship programs and connecting students with local host companies across all Australian states and territories.
Placement Opportunities
Your 12-week placement will be coordinated to match your academic background, career development goals and preferred location as well as start date and total length.
To give you some examples, the internship host companies include:
- A building and civil construction company that specialises in consultation in geotechnical engineering.
- A construction company specialising in luxury townhouse construction.
- A company specialising in large-scale projects and sustainable structures.
As another example, and depending on your host company, your internship placement could include learning experiences such as:
- Preparing technical drawings with CAD, GIS or other software
- Supporting design risk assessment and project planning
- Assisting with cost estimation, budgeting and reporting
- Contributing to tender documentation and contract administration
- Reviewing building codes, zoning ordinances, and other regulations that might apply to a specific project
Program Snapshot
The Civil/Structural Engineering Internship Program includes:
- A customised internship placement
- CV and interview preparation
- Interview coordination with host companies
- Support during the internship placement
- A certificate of completion at the end of the placement
Note that a coordination fee applies and covers the complete placement service.
How to Apply
Apply now with your resume and get the full details on how it works and what is included in the internship program.
- Job type:Internships
- Disciplines:Engineering Civil Structural
- Work rights:Australian Bridging Visa, Australian Citizen,...
- Work from home:Hybrid remote
Hybrid remote
Employees are allowed to work remotely some of the time but most of the work is done at the company’s physical office. Remote work is considered a perk or a privilege. For example, an employee may work from home for 1-2 days per week.
- Locations:Canberra, Regional New...
- ACCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
Yes
- Program Duration
12 Weeks
- Closing Date:21st Dec 2025, 11:59 am
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