Kickstart your career adventure with Aurecon

Figuring out your future while studying can feel overwhelming, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Aurecon’s 12-week Summer Internship Programme helps you explore, learn and see what’s possible.

You’ll get hands-on experience, connect with supportive mentors, and discover how your skills can make real impact. We’re all about backing your growth and giving you the tools to succeed.

Start your impactful career

As a Mechanical Engineering intern in the Energy & Industrial team in Aurecon Aotearoa, you’ll work on inspiring projects that shape cities, communities, and the environment.

We have opportunities in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington and Ōtautahi/Christchurch.

What your 12-week summer adventure will include:

• Work on real projects that matter – apply what you’ve learned at uni to real opportunities alongside experienced professionals.

• Find your people – connect with mentors, buddies, grads, and other interns who’ll support you every step of the way.

• Join Limelight – our early careers network helps you grow your confidence, connections, and career.

• Learn by doing – build practical skills through hands-on work, feedback and development opportunities - with the opportunity to transition into Aurecon’s Graduate Programme.

What you’ll bring to navigate the adventure:

• A passion for making a difference through your chosen field

• Great communication and collaboration skills

• Growth mindset and openness to try new things

• You’ll be a third-year student currently working towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechanical.

How will your adventure be shaped by us?

Adventure is for everyone. We celebrate individuality and inclusion through our Pride Pledge, Gender Tick, and Māori strategy, which embeds Te Ao Māori principles across our work and culture.

Who are we?

At Aurecon, we are adventurers - engineers, designers, and advisors who embrace the extraordinary and find wonder in the everyday. With more than 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we’re united by a shared purpose: to leave the world better than we found it.

Ready to start your career adventure?

Your career adventure starts here – apply now. If this opportunity aligns with your strengths and passions, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Whakahā ngā whakaaro

Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi

Be bold, be strong, work as one