Civil Intern Mining

Ongoing paid internship | Full time, permanent role offered upon graduation
- Work on innovative, diverse projects | On the job training
- GradAustralia Top 100 employer | AAGE Top 75 graduate employer

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow In this role, you will work with our Technical Leaders on local and national projects as a Civil Intern.

You will develop your future ready skills across a diverse range of projects within the mining industry as we look transition and support our clients to pursue responsible mining practices for a greener future.

This is your chance to make an impact as engage your knowledge of civil engineering principles and support your peers and managers in conceptual design and engineering, project management and stakeholder engagement. You will work with industry leaders to make an impression and influence the designs of the future.

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.

Our Mining team helps clients optimise performance, boost profitability, and operate responsibly. We have a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and current issues including decarbonisation and understand future ready strategies are critical to countering these issues, capitalising on opportunities, and adding value to businesses. Our recent projects include:

- Glencore Surat Hydrogen Project
- Lemington Coal Mine, Road Expansion - Hunter Valley
- Life of mine tailing research and design - multiple sites

**What you will do**:
Your path as an intern will be a blend of training and on the job learning which will enhance your professional, personal and relationship building skills, providing you with a wide range of development opportunities on your journey to become an emerging professional and beyond. You will:

- Learn about the Mining sector and the fundamentals of Civil engineering, delivering excellence in designs that result in sustainable and resilient solutions
- Support and be part of a large team working on front end studies, mining and infrastructure designs, planning, material selection and cost whilst incorporating engineering principles in accordance with the Australian Standards and Codes
- Learn new skills such as using design software packages and Project Management
- Attend site meetings, site inspections, liaising with clients and internal stakeholders

**About you**:

- In your penultimate, final year at university or have graduated
- Studying (or graduated with) a Civil Engineering Degree or related discipline
- Available to work between 3-5 days a week
- A resume
- A cover letter, no longer than one page (A4) explaining why you are interested in the mining sector

**About WSP**:
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,500 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

We are recognised as a GradAustralia Top 100 employer and an AAGE Top 75 graduate employer. Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes our firm a great place to work. Join the Emerging Professionals Network, an active group focused on helping you to develop your leadership skills and professional networks.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 weeks parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTIQA+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

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