Engineering Assistant - Internship

City of Ryde; Ryde; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible work

Rostered Day Off

Mentoring

Job summary

City of Ryde invites three Engineering Assistants for a 6-month internship within the Engineering & Project Delivery team. You will support infrastructure assets, inspections, and design activities using AutoCAD Civil3D, gaining hands-on experience in a Local Government setting.

You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and safety awareness. A Class C Driver Licence is preferred, with flexible working and mentoring opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with engineering investigations and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting site inspections and field data collection.
• Assisting with asset management activities and reporting.
• Supporting design and drafting activities.
• Assisting with project administration and documentation.
• Working collaboratively with engineers, surveyors and project teams.
• Contributing to projects that benefit the Ryde community.

Skills

Engineering teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Health & safety

Driver licence

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Looking to gain practical engineering experience while completing your studies?

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people and delivers a wide range of infrastructure, engineering and community projects that support residents and visitors alike.

About the Role

We are seeking three enthusiastic Engineering Assistants to join our Engineering & Project Delivery team for a 6-month internship program.

Successful applicants will be placed within one of the following areas:

• Infrastructure Services: Support the delivery and maintenance of Council's infrastructure assets including roads, footpaths, drainage systems and public domain assets. You'll assist with inspections, investigations, asset management activities, project delivery and responding to customer requests.
• Design: Assist with engineering design, drafting and project planning activities using software such as AutoCAD Civil3D. You'll gain experience in field surveys, data collection and the design of community infrastructure projects.
• Activation & Compliance: Support compliance and operational engineering activities by assisting with inspections, restoration works, contractor supervision and stakeholder enquiries relating to Council assets and the public domain.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals, you'll gain valuable exposure to infrastructure projects, asset management, inspections, design activities and project delivery within a Local Government environment.

About You

You are currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) and are keen to apply your learning in a practical workplace environment.

You are enthusiastic, reliable and eager to gain hands‑on experience while developing your technical and professional skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with engineering investigations and infrastructure projects
• Supporting site inspections and field data collection
• Assisting with asset management activities and reporting
• Supporting design and drafting activities
• Assisting with project administration and documentation
• Working collaboratively with engineers, surveyors and project teams
• Contributing to projects that benefit the Ryde community

In Addition, You Will Have

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to workplace health and safety principles
• Current Class C Driver Licence or ability to obtain one during your studies

Desirable

• Previous engineering or construction experience
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software
• Surveying experience through university projects or employment
• Previous experience working in a customer-focused environment

Your salary for this 6-month opportunity will be $1,084.15 per week + 12.5% superannuation.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid 6-month internship opportunity
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Rostered Day Off approximately every three weeks
• Career development and mentoring opportunities
• Three additional grant days over the Christmas period
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccinations
• Exposure to real-world engineering projects and professionals

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11:30PM

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety