Graduate Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Community development

Future employment potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, New Zealand is offering a Graduate Electrical Engineer internship to build practical skills in design, testing and maintenance. You will work closely with seasoned engineers on real projects, gaining invaluable industry exposure and starting your career in electrical engineering.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and development of technical competencies while contributing to local projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering completed or nearing completion.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with electrical system design and component selection.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance activities and troubleshoot minor electrical issues under supervision.
• Contribute to technical documentation and reports.
• Learn and apply company procedures and safety standards.
• Shadow experienced engineers to gain broad exposure.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Basic electrical principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their team in Queenstown . This internship program is designed to provide comprehensive training and practical experience in various aspects of electrical engineering, including design, testing, and maintenance. You will work closely with experienced engineers, contributing to real-world projects and gaining invaluable industry exposure. This role is perfect for individuals who are eager to learn, develop their technical skills, and kick-start their career in electrical engineering within the Eastern Cape province, contributing to local development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with electrical system design and component selection.
• Participate in the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance activities and troubleshoot minor electrical issues under supervision.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation and reports.
• Learn and apply company procedures and safety standards in all tasks.
• Shadow experienced engineers to gain broad exposure to different engineering functions.

Requirements

• Recently completed or nearing completion of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and concepts.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards new challenges.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills and office software.
• Willingness to work on-site in Queenstown and commit to the internship duration.

Benefits

• Stipend and potential for future full-time employment based on performance.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of electrical engineering projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to a professional working environment in the Eastern Cape .
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and community development.