Ports & Maritime Engineering - Intern

Jacobs; Hinchinbrook Shire; Hybrid; AUD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is offering an Intern Ports & Maritime Engineer opportunity to join its Ports & Maritime team with Brisbane the preferred location and Perth also available; you will work alongside Coastal Engineers and Maritime Structural Engineers on planning, analysis and design of coastal, marine and port infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates are in penultimate year of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with the right to work in Australia; you will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year civil engineering student
• Right to work in Australia required
• Excellent communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, analysis and design of coastal, marine and port infrastructure projects
• Support Coastal and Maritime Structural Engineers on real projects
• Learn through mentoring and exposure to bids and tenders

Skills

Strong communication skills

Curiosity

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (penultimate year)

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

It is an exciting time to be part of Jacobs as our Ports & Maritime business continues to deliver complex infrastructure projects that connect communities, support trade and strengthen coastal resilience. From major port developments and marine terminals to coastal protection projects and waterfront infrastructure, we're helping clients tackle some of the industry's most important challenges while shaping the future of our coastlines and maritime networks. A port expansion that supports growing trade and economic development. Coastal infrastructure designed to protect communities and adapt to changing environmental conditions. Innovative marine structures that improve connectivity and operational efficiency. Our Ports & Maritime team brings together Coastal Engineers and Maritime Structural Engineers to provide integrated solutions across the full project lifecycle, from planning and feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern Ports & Maritime Engineer to join our Ports & Maritime team, with Brisbane as the preferred location and Perth also available. During your internship, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside both Coastal Engineers and Maritime Structural Engineers, gaining exposure to the planning, analysis and design of coastal, marine and port infrastructure projects.

You'll support projects involving ports, harbours, marine structures, coastal protection works and waterfront infrastructure while developing an understanding of the technical, environmental and operational considerations that influence project outcomes. Working alongside our experienced engineers, you'll provide meaningful input on real projects, and we'll mentor you each step of the way to help you build both technical and professional skills.

Here’s what you’ll need

Ideally, you're in your penultimate year at university studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. This is a unique role that requires applicants to hold the right to work in Australia. Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you, so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our Summer Internship Program

As an Intern at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. Under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday.

From gaining hands‑on experience to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you’ll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

We see our interns and graduates as the future leaders of our business, which is why we’re delighted to have placed #23 in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Graduate Employers award for Most Popular Employer in 2024 and featured in the Top 10 for Most Popular Engineering Employer Award. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.