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Summer Internship - Geotechnical Engineering - Mine Engineering & Geology null

Newcastle

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What if you could kick-start your career in a global company? With us, you can. Gain practical industry experience alongside technical experts.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
1-2
Salary
AUD 35 / Hour

Join the WSP Undergraduate Development Program, developing skills and exp for a graduate position.

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Engineering Management
Mining Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering

Hiring criteria

Penultimate year students

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • International Student/Graduate Visa
  • Australian Work Visa (All Other)
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The WSP Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for those with a passion for having an impact on the natural, sustainable, and built environments and are currently undertaking a relevant Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree. You will need to be analytical, curious, and passionate about continuing your learning in a real-world environment.  

Undergraduate positions will start anytime between late October 2024 and Jan 2025.

As an Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineer within the Mine Engineering & Geology team, work with and learn from our team of technical leaders. Get hands on experience in geotechnical stability, operational support, and risk management. Develop your commercial acumen within a future-ready consultancy, as you learn how to partner with clients and make an impact in our cities and environment.   

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining. 

Why should you join the Mining business? 

  • Explore and develop practical hands-on experience and learn from our technical & industry experts within the Mining industry.
  • Join a multi-disciplinary Mining team who deliver the critical minerals necessary for the green transition, but also move the industry forward.
  • Peak behind the curtain and get a look into the inner workings of a tier-1 engineering consultancy.
  • Enjoy a regular development and learning program.
  • Kick-start your career trajectory into a global organisation, with the potential to transition from undergraduate to Graduate available to those with a passion for tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Why choose WSP? 

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are proud of our diverse workforce and want you to feel empowered to bring the best version of yourself to work. If at any point during the application process you require additional support, please contact us.
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. Take advantage of quarterly development sessions with our industry-recognised Learning & Development team.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  • We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Penultimate year students
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Engineering & Mathematics

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate Visa

Australian Work Visa (All Other)


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