Undergraduate Engineering Student (Civil)

Osborne Richardson Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Australia is offering an internship for a Student Engineer in the Public Sector. The role requires current enrollment in a Civil Engineering degree, ideally during the second or third year of study, and involves part-time work during university semesters. Key responsibilities include investigating road asset conditions, developing maintenance programs, and providing technical assistance in asset management. This opportunity provides invaluable experience and could lead to future contract extensions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program, preferably in Civil Engineering.
• 2nd or 3rd year students are eligible for this internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Investigate road asset conditions and identify issues using analytics.
• Develop asset maintenance programmes for effective road management.
• Provide technical assistance in asset management to officers.
• Prepare and communicate technical reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Big data analytics

Technical advice

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil preferred)

Job description

Lead Consultant | Public Sector Engineering | Food Manufacturing | C-Suite Executive | Operations | Supply Chain

Our client is an extremely busy Public Sector department that is experiencing unprecedented demand for their services. They are providing an opportunity for a Student Engineer in a part‑time, 2–3 days per week role during university semesters with full‑time work during holiday periods. The initial contract is 6 months with provisions for three 12‑month extensions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and review road asset conditions and utilise big data analytics to identify issues and solutions on the state‑controlled network.
• Contribute to the development of asset maintenance programmes to ensure best value for money with road asset maintenance treatments within the region.
• Contribute to management plans for road asset maintenance for various elements including pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing, structures and other drainage components, batter slope, heavy vehicle permits, traffic signage and delineation.
• Provide technical advice and assistance in asset management to other officers, including asset condition investigation and analysis and assistance in preparation of forward programmes for various elements.
• Communicate, verbally and in writing to stakeholders, information or advice on asset management, including assisting with the preparation of technical reports and replies to the public or to ministerial correspondence.
• Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary to support the design and construction of road infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a second or third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil preferred) degree, accredited under the Washington Accord or a double degree including Civil Engineering.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Design and Engineering

Industries

Government Administration and Civil Engineering

Should you be interested in this excellent opportunity to get your career off and running, please initially forward your CV to [e-mail]

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