Summer Internship - Enviromental & Sustainability Engineering
Summer Internship - Enviromental & Sustainability Engineering
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Job Description
What youll be doing;
As a summer intern with Meridian Energy youll get the opportunity to work on some of New Zealands most groundbreaking wind solar and battery developments across the country as well as being active in all aspects of the company. The programme will push you to develop real-life business and technical skills.
We only take a small number of interns each year and we only want the best! In return well make sure you get some great hands-on experience. Youll be trusted with owning significant projects and will be supported by a friendly team of experts along the way who will help develop your knowledge skills and professional profile.
This position can be based in Christchurch Wellington or Auckland but will provide the opportunity to travel and experience some of our amazing assets.
What youll get
Exposure to leading Environmental and Sustainability practices and processes especially in relation to development through the detailed design and construction phases. This includes office-based planning works as well as on-site construction experience.
Environmental matters will be consent compliance based in relation to two active wind farm developments one active solar development and one active battery development. Although will also actively cover general environmental management systems in relation to construction. Including all relevant subjects such as; ecology biodiversity sediment & erosion control archaeological cultural air quality noise hazardous materials and water quality.
Sustainability matters will focus on emissions materials processes compliance to international accreditations stakeholders and waste management. Meridian recently achieved #1 status in APAC for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and we are now seeking to make the global list which includes the top 100 performers across the world.
This programme may also open the door to limited opportunities within our Graduate Programme though placement is not guaranteed.
What are we after
If youre studying Environmental or Sustainability Engineering (or Process Engineering Materials Engineering Environmental Management Systems Energy Science Sustainable Energy Sustainable Construction Environmental Architecture or Environmental Science) and are currently in your 3rd year then our summer internship is the programme for you!
Weve got a strong culture - we like to work hard and have fun whilst were doing it. We live by three How to Bes: Be gutsy be a good human and be in the waka.
Why Meridian
Meridian is truly flexible diverse and inclusive: in our workplace you can feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. Our internship is a great pathway to our grad roles giving us a strong indication of your work ethics and giving you an understanding of why Meridian is a great place to work.
What next
If this sounds like you and something youre keen to be a part of and you want to bring your good energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended) then apply today by uploading a copy of your CV and a Transcript with your application telling us why you want to be considered. Feel free to also add a cover letter to your application to give us even more reasons to bring you on board!
- Please note - youll need to be available for interviews via teams the week of 25th August 2025 (NB timeframes may be adjusted and we will advise you in advance of any changes).
Our internship runs from November 2025 February 2026 with a small break over Christmas/New Year.
If youve any questions please email and someone will get back to you.
Applications close 10th August 2025.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
