Premium Graduate Placements
We have placements open now and are immediately looking for eligible graduates and students to commence Engineering internships.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 4 other locations
Premium Graduate Placements
We have placements open now and are immediately looking for eligible graduates and students to commence internships.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 4 other locations
CareerDC
The internships, which are practical work-placement programs designed to provide you with professional experience in an area related to your field of study or the career you are working towards.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
Readygrad
Calling all students and graduates: Readygrad’s Engineering Professional Internship Program is open for applicants!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
Wood
At Wood, we do not just look for degree classifications. We believe enthusiasm, personality, commitment, and creative thinking are just as important.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
Jacobs
We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern Bridge Engineer to join our Perth Transport Structures team this summer. You'll work alongside our Senior Engineers providing meaningful input on transport projects – and we’ll mentor you each step of the way to ensure you’re set up for success.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Western Australia and 1 other locations
IXOM
We have an opportunity to join Ixom Water Treatment Systems Business as a Vacation Student, based in Melbourne
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Melbourne
AECOM
We are seeking enthusiastic Undergraduate Rail Engineer to join us in our Perth office. At AECOM, we are looking for agile individuals who love problem-solving and who share our passion for excellence in project delivery and client service.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Western Australia and 1 other locations
Deloitte
Interested in a career within the Tech Consulting space? Looking to develop your skills with real business problems? Now’s your chance with our Deloitte Tech Consulting Virtual Internship.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
All Location
Deloitte
Interested in a career within the STEM space? Looking to develop your skills with real business problems? Now’s your chance with our Deloitte STEM Connect Virtual Experience!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 15 other locations
accepts international
Yes
Chevron Australia
While applications for our 2021/22 Vacation Program are now closed, you can sign up now to be notified about our 2022/23 Vacation Program.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
VACANCIES
50
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2022 (approx)
John Holland
At John Holland we deliver people-centred solutions to complex challenges and opportunities.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 4 other locations
Aurecon
Seeking a student with a passion for Project Management to work with us on an exciting Summer Internship Programme. This position is based in Canberra and will run for approx. 12 weeks.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra
Aurecon
Exciting opportunity to join our Program Advisory team and to be part of the 2022 Graduate Programme. Seeking candidates who have a passion for Project Management. This position will be based in Canberra.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra
Unilever
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is days away. The time for climate action is now. But what does it all really mean? And what can we all do in our day-to-day lives to become make a difference in this space?
JOB TYPE
Event
LOCATION
Canberra and 15 other locations
Cisco
6 month Full time Systems Engineer Internship
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 4 other locations
VACANCIES
4
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Cisco
We're looking for a candidate who can demonstrate network automations skills as well as the ability to quickly understand application architecture and network systems.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
VACANCIES
1
Teach For Australia
Every day, teachers are leading in classrooms, making real gains in students’ education while enacting positive change in their schools and communities. Learn how to be an effective leader and change-maker, the way Teach For Australia’s teachers do, through our Virtual Experience Programs.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 14 other locations
Jane Street
We are big believers in functional programming, using OCaml, a statically-typed functional programming language, as our primary development language.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Hong Kong and 2 other locations
Jane Street
The quantitative trading internship is a fast-paced, immersive experience. Over the course of the summer, you will be mentored by some of our experienced traders who will teach you about identifying, analyzing, and executing trading strategies, constructing quantitative models and more.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Hong Kong and 2 other locations
Citi
Join Citi Hong Kong (APAC) Commercial Banking Summer Analyst Program - 2022
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Hong Kong
POSITION START DATE
Jun 2022 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Citi
Join Citi Hong Kong (APAC) Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program - 2022
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Hong Kong
POSITION START DATE
Jun 2022 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
NSW Government
The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
KordaMentha
We are currently seeking applications for people with a different mindset to join our Forensic teams for our 2022/2023 vacationer intake.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 3 other locations
Citadel | Citadel Securities
Quantitative Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Citadel | Citadel Securities
Quantitative Researcher Analysts play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
GradConnection
Created in collaboration with InsideSherpa and Development Beyond Learning, this program is designed to arm you specifically with the work-readiness skills that will help you to navigate these challenging times, and empower you to thrive as you seek and secure placements, internships and graduate ro
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
Engineering Internships and Vacation Programs
Engineering Internships and Vacation Programs
For engineering students, even more than for students of other disciplines, industry experience is highly important. It is essential to the very completion of the Bachelor of Engineering and has a direct effect on the likelihood of future job prospects.
In order to satisfy the degree requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering, students need to complete 60-80 days of practical work experience before they graduate. This can be completed in several different ways – either as a series of shorter internships or as a single vacation placement. Some universities (such as RMIT) will assist students with finding placements through their industry training programs. Most universities however will expect the student to seek out opportunities on their own.
Both shorter internships and vacation programs will give the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skilled learned in university to real world engineering problems, and will provide them with a glimpse into the life and corporate interactions of the engineering profession. Vacation programs differ from other internships in that they are longer (around twelve weeks in duration); usually take place in the summer (between November and March); are more structured and involve a more challenging, higher quality learning experience. While ordinary internships (like those offered by small to medium companies) tend to involve a high proportion of menial or administrative work (e.g. fetching coffee, photocopying), vacation programs involve the intern in meaningful projects, often getting them to work as part of a team of employees and mentors. In addition, vacation work tends to be better compensated than other forms of internships, since the company wants to attract the student to consider them a future employer after graduation.Social events and possible travel opportunities are also more common in a vacation program. The latter is especially likely if the employer is a large mining corporation operating in a rural part of Western Australia or Queensland, since they may require interns to “fly-in” to their work sites. Some mining interns have reported pay rates of $25-40 an hour, as well as allowances for food, travel and accommodation.
Only very large companies can afford to offer summer vacation programs – in the engineering sector these include major mining companies, construction companies, petroleum companies and energy providers. Smaller, more specialised engineering companies, consultancies and research facilities might not advertise vacation programs, but may consider offering an enthusiastic student an internship.
For more information on the differences between internships and vacation programs, and for tips on how to successfully apply to these programs, check out our general internships and vacation programs guide.
More information about graduate programs in engineering can be found here.
