Student Civil Engineer

At Aurecon we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilitiescurious determined problem solvers who turn complexity into clarity.

Our paid 12-week summer Internship Program gives you real exposure to technical and advisory work structured development and direct access to experts across our business. Youll contribute to real projects while gaining practical experience in a leading engineering consultancy.

Were looking for students currently studying Civil Engineering who want to learn grow and explore a career in consultancy. We have opportunities available across Aotearoa New Zealand in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Our opportunities span teams such as Land & Water and Transport where youll contribute to projects that help shape resilient communities sustainable infrastructure and connected transport networks. To learn more about our teams please refer toour Teams & Degree Map.

• Work on real projects and solve technical challenges

• Gain exposure to projects in either our Land & Water team or our Transport team. Depending on your placement this could include water infrastructure stormwater and flood resilience or roads highways public transport and walking and cycling networks

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Asia Pacific

• Build your network through Limelight our early careers community

• Learn from experienced industry leaders and technical experts

• Explore pathways into our Graduate Program

Our Internship Program is designed to build your technical capability grow your consulting confidence and provide insight into different career pathways.

Supported by your team leader a buddy and a dedicated early careers team youll take part in our Intern Learning Series and Leadership Serieshelping you develop your professional skills expand your network and understand how complex work is delivered across teams and disciplines.

Recognised by Prosple as one of New Zealands 2026 Top 100 Graduate Employers and proud to hold Gender Tick accreditation and be a Pride Pledge partner we support our interns to do meaningful work grow with confidence and thrive in an inclusive workplace.

• Currently studying Civil Engineering or a related discipline and ideally in your second-to-last year of study

• A genuine interest in either:

  • Land & Water and the role water infrastructure stormwater management and flood resilience play in supporting sustainable communities or

  • Transport and how roads highways public transport and walking and cycling networks connect people and places

• Available for 12 weeks full-time work from mid-November 2026 to February 2027 (with a two-week break over Christmas and New Year)

• Curiosity strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Apply now to kickstart your summer adventure.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For recruitment adjustments contact

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiencesso please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahāi ngāwhakaaro Breathing life into our ideas thoughts views

Kiamāia kia kaha mahitahi Be bold be strong work as one