Student Mechanical Engineer

Student Mechanical Engineer


Company
Aurecon
Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
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Job Description
Curious about a career in engineering consulting?At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities—curious, 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. You'll contribute to real projects while gaining practical experience in a leading engineering consultancy.We have opportunities in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, and Ōtautahi Christchurch for students currently studying Mechanical Engineering who want to learn, grow, and explore a career in consultancy.Bring your ideas to life in either our Energy & Industrial team, supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure, or our Buildings team, helping create safe, sustainable, and future-ready buildings. Depending on your placement and interests, you'll gain exposure to different projects, technical challenges, and career pathways. To learn more about our teams, please refer to our Teams & Degree Map.Your summer could look like thisIf you're interested in Energy & Industrial, support projects involving industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, energy infrastructure, and process systems that help keep industry movingIf you're interested in Buildings, contribute to the design of mechanical building services systems that support hospitals, airports, commercial developments, education facilities, and other spaces where people live, work, learn, and connectCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Asia PacificBuild your network through Limelight, our early careers communityLearn from experienced industry leaders and technical expertsExplore pathways into our Graduate ProgramHow We Support Your GrowthOur 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, you'll take part in our Intern Learning Series and Leadership Series—helping 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 Zealand’s 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.What You’ll BringCurrently studying Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and ideally in your second-to-last year of studyAn interest in either industrial process and energy systems, or mechanical building services and the built environmentAvailable 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 mindsetReady to engineer possibilities?Apply now to kickstart your summer adventure.We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected] hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one

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