Internships
Sydney
Accepts International
There are four different Host Organisations looking for interns! 12 weeks, flexible working hours. Potential employment afterwards!
Internships
Brisbane
Great opportunity for students in the following fields: Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering and Project Management! Duration 12 weeks. Flexible working hours.
Internships
Perth
Gain practical experience in Civil Engineering in a big organisation! Flexible working hours!
Internships
Available locations
- Regional New South Wales
- Sydney
Our host company is looking to fill the role of mechanical engineering internship. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Internships
Available locations
- Regional New South Wales
- Sydney
The company is traffic engineering and traffic impact assessment specialists to assist with a new development, redevelopment as well as expert witness representation at planning.
Internships
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
We have placements open now and are immediately looking for eligible graduates and students to commence Engineering internships.
Internships
Available locations
- Melbourne
- Sydney
Kick start your engineering career! Large multinational organizations. 12 weeks, flexible working hours, immediate start.
Internships
Available locations
- Brisbane
- Regional Queensland
Great opportunity to kick start your civil/construction career! 12 weeks, flexible working hours!
Internships
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
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.
Internships
Available locations
- Regional New South Wales
- Sydney
Our host company advanced defense technology solutions protect people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure. For more than 65 years, we have searched for new ways to provide our customers in Australia with a competitive edge across air, land, sea, and cyber.
Internships
Available locations
- Regional New South Wales
- Sydney
Our Host company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an electrical intern. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Internships
Available locations
- Regional New South Wales
- Sydney
Our host company is looking to fill the role of engineering internship. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Internships
Melbourne
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
Our program is focused on giving you hands-on experience and enhancing your future skills through learning and development opportunities all whilst working alongside and learning from a diverse group of professionals who are leaders in their field.
Internships
Melbourne
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
As the world keeps changing, we will too. To do that we need the next generation of talented Team Wood employees.
Internships
Melbourne
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering
- Engineering Mechanical
As the world keeps changing, we will too. To do that we need the next generation of talented Team Wood employees.
Internships
Brisbane
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering
- Engineering Electrical
Want an insider's view into the world of Wood? As part of our Summer Vacation Program, you’ll discover first hand what’s it like to join one of the world's leading consulting and engineering companies operating across Energy and the Built Environment.
Internships
Perth
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
You don’t have to wait to graduate to experience life at Wood. We have a range of engineering summer vacation roles across our business units to match your interests.
Looking for something more?
Generalist jobs accept a wide range of disciplines.
Internships
Melbourne
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Software
Our program is focused on giving you hands-on experience and enhancing your future skills through learning and development opportunities all whilst working alongside and learning from a diverse group of professionals who are leaders in their field.
Internships
Perth
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Consulting
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Petroleum
- Environment
- Management
- Science
- Transport
At Arup you’ll gain first-hand exposure to innovative, sustainable, multi-disciplinary projects from the very start.
Internships
Brisbane
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Engineering
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Software
- Information Technology
This is a fantastic opportunity for talented undergraduate students who are seeking challenging and rewarding vacation employment.
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.
