About the Role
This internship offers exposure to a diverse range of renewable energy projects, helping you build a strong foundation in engineering design and project delivery within Australia's energy transition.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with project tasks, including basic calculations, report preparation, and drawing reviews.
- Participate in entry-level engineering activities to support career growth.
- Shadow senior engineers to understand daily project operations and best practices.
- Assist with general project administration and coordination tasks.
Requirements
- Must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related discipline.
- Must be able to work full-time hours from 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027.
- Must have full working rights to work in Australia and New Zealand.
- Curious and excited to apply studies in a professional environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive and proactive attitude.
- Adaptability.
- Commitment to professionalism and integrity.
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Integrity
Location
- AU - Sydney, NSW
- Hybrid
Work Type
- 12-week paid internship
- Full-time hours
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree
Benefits
- 12-week paid internship
- Real project experience
- Exposure to iconic projects
- AECOM Summer Series program
- Work alongside technical experts
- Be part of a global business
- Pathway to graduate employment
- Flexibility with hybrid work options
- Global well-being program
- Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
About the Company
- AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients.
- AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Equal Opportunity
- Everyone belongs at AECOM.
- We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives.
- AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
