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
Anglo American
Join us as a Vacation Student: Mechanical Engineering if you are ready to take the first step towards a successful career in the mining industry.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Brisbane
Anglo American
Join us as a Vacation Student: Electrical Engineering if you are ready to take the first step towards a successful career in the mining industry.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Brisbane
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
AECOM
We are seeking enthusiastic Undergraduates to join us in our Cairns, Mackay & Rockhampton offices. 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
Queensland and 3 other locations
AECOM
We are seeking enthusiastic Undergraduates to join us in our Hunter 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
New South Wales and 1 other locations
Pritchard Francis
We are currently accepting applications for work experience for the 2021/2022 summer vacation break. This is an opportunity to discover exactly what an engineering consultant does. You will have the opportunity to work on civil and structural projects with experienced engineering mentors.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Western Australia
VACANCIES
3
Mars Australia
The Mars Engineering Internship Experience is designed to give you a taste of what it's like to work at Mars while you work on a real business project!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
2-3
Nastasi and Associates
We are seeking an Intern Structural Engineer in our Brisbane office located in Holland Park . Be completing Civil/Structural degree , preferably 3rd or 4th year .
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Queensland and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
1
CC Pines
Amazing civil engineering internship opportunity to learn in a team based environment
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
GHD
Want to help solve the world’s big problems? Join our Summer Internship program across Australia & work for an inclusive company committed to your development
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
10-20
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
GHD
Want to help solve the world’s big problems? Join our Summer Internship program across Australia & work for an inclusive company committed to your development
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales
VACANCIES
5-10
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Water Corporation
Kickstart your future career through our paid, 12-week Undergraduate Vacation Program. You will be tasked with delivering meaningful hands-on work, in line with your university studies. The award-winning program as voted by the AAGE runs from 29 Nov 2021 – 18 Feb 2022
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
VACANCIES
27
Newcrest Mining
An exciting career in mining awaits with our 2021 Australian Vacation Program, with an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience living the residential & FIFO mining life.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
36+
Newcrest Mining
An exciting career awaits with our 2021 Automation & Robotics Vacation Program, with an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience living the mining life.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
2
SALARY
$85,000-$105,000
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
IMC
Introducing the IMC Launchpad: an exclusive 2-day program for pre-penultimate year students looking to get a head start in their career.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Suncorp
Expression of Interest open NOW! Suncorp Technology & Transformation Vacation Program 2021
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
Multiple
POSITION START DATE
Sep 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Suncorp
Expression of Interest open NOW! Suncorp Insurance Vacation Program 2021
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
Multiple
POSITION START DATE
Sep 2021 (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
Yancoal
Yancoal is seeking our future leaders to join our Vacation Program for the summer of 2021/22!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
15
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
Yancoal
Yancoal is seeking our future leaders to join our Vacation Program for the summer of 2021/22!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Brisbane and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
15
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
Citadel | Citadel Securities
Quantitative Researchers at Citadel Securities apply advanced statistical techniques to complex data sets to model markets, test hypotheses, and create proprietary trading algorithms.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Citadel | Citadel Securities
At Citadel, our mission is to be the most successful investment team in the world. 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
Hong Kong
Arup
Join us over the summer to work on projects that make an impact on our communities, with a huge focus on sustainability!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Arup
Join us over the summer to work on projects that make an impact on our communities, with a huge focus on sustainability!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Woodside
Our Summer Vacation Program allows students in their second to last year of university with a genuine interest in the oil and gas industry to gain an insight into working within a fast paced, multi-disciplined organisation.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Woodside
A placement within our Professional Development Program will provide Timor - Leste and Myanmar nationals currently enrolled full-time at an Australian university (undergraduate or post-graduate degree) with valuable experience of working within a fast growing, multi-disciplined organisation.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
KPMG
The KPMG Vacation Program is your first step in shaping a career full of meaningful work and joining in our commitment to support our clients’ growth in a way that not only enhances our nation’s economic prosperity, but builds trust while benefiting society, people and the environment.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 10 other locations
KPMG
KPMG Tax Virtual Experience program is now live!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Deloitte
At Deloitte, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology to innovate, create and make an impact that matters.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
VACANCIES
210
Deloitte
At Deloitte, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology to innovate, create and make an impact that matters.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
VACANCIES
50
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.
