Geotechnical Engineering Intern

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd Full time

Are you ready to kickstart your career adventure?

Aurecon's paid, 12-week Summer Internship Programme offers the perfect opportunity to explore your potential while gaining valuable skills and experiences. We believe every career should be a rewarding adventure.

The Opportunity:

  • Available positions in Geotechnical Engineering across Australia.
  • Teams focused on Land Infrastructure, Transport and Advisory.
  • Programme aligned with university summer holidays, end of November to mid-February.
  • Offering a potential pathway to the Aurecon 2026 Graduate Programme.

Click here to learn about our Aurecon teams and the career opportunities based on your area of study.

What You'll Experience:

You'll get the opportunity to see what your career could look like, expand your knowledge and be immersed in our supportive and inclusive teams. You'll be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone, build your own network and experiment with different pathways you might pursue after finishing your degree.

  • Real-life projects at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.
  • Engaging interactive learning experiences and the opportunity to flex your creative skills during the 'Intern Innovation Challenge'.
  • Access to mentors and networking opportunities through Limelight, our early careers professional network.
  • Flexible and hybrid work set-up for improved productivity and work-life balance.
  • Internships often serve as a pathway to our graduate programme for faster career advancement.

What We're Looking For:

  • Studying a Bachelor of Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related double degree.
  • Must have working rights in Australia.
  • Passion for carbon neutrality and sustainability.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and a mindset to push boundaries.
  • Enthusiasm for learning and owning your career adventure.

How to Apply:

  • Application - apply with your CV, cover letter and transcript, and identify the teams you are most interested in. Applications close 4 August 2024.
  • Online assessment - consists of video and written responses and should take up to 1 hour to complete.
  • Interview - if selected, you'll be invited for an interview with the team.

People who work at Aurecon are not like everyone else. We look at the world differently. But we also share a lot in common. A spirit of adventure. A sense of wonder and endless possibility. And hardwired in our DNA is the need to leave a positive legacy.

We are a design, engineering and advisory company with 7,800 experts in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

Joining Aurecon means you'll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability; in 2024 we won AFR's Most Popular Engineering Employer, and Prosple's #1 Overall Best Graduate Employer in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we are ranked as a leading environmental and sustainable consultancy in the Environment Analyst's Global Competitor Analysis report.

Feeling Adventurous?

Then please apply. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at



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