Student Electrical Engineer - Wellington at Aurecongroup

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Lighting Design, Communications Systems, Smart Building Technologies, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Curious about a career in engineering consulting? At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities—curious, determined problem solvers who turn complexity into clarity. Our paid 12-week summer Internship Program gives you real exposure to technical and advisory work, structured development, and direct access to experts across our business. You'll contribute to real projects while gaining practical experience in a leading engineering consultancy. We're looking for students with an Electrical Engineering background who want to learn, grow and explore a career in consultancy. We have opportunities available in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Within our Buildings team, you'll help create safe, sustainable, and future-ready buildings that support the way people live, work, learn, and connect. To learn more about our teams, please refer to our Teams & Degree Map. Your summer could look like this Work on real projects and solve electrical engineering challenges Gain exposure to electrical building services, power systems, lighting, communications, and smart building technologies Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Asia Pacific Build your network through Limelight, our early careers community Learn from experienced industry leaders and technical experts Explore pathways into our Graduate Program How we support your growth Our Internship Program is designed to build your technical capability, grow your consulting confidence, and provide insight into different career pathways. Supported by your team leader, a buddy, and a dedicated early careers team, you'll take part in our Intern Learning Series and Leadership Series—helping you develop your professional skills, expand your network, and understand how complex work is delivered across teams and disciplines. Recognised by Prosple as one of New Zealand’s 2026 Top 100 Graduate Employers, and proud to hold Gender Tick accreditation and be a Pride Pledge partner, we support our interns to do meaningful work, grow with confidence, and thrive in an inclusive workplace. What you’ll bring Currently studying Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, and ideally in your second-to-last year of study An interest in how electrical systems support the performance, sustainability, and functionality of buildings Available for 12 weeks full-time work from mid-November 2026 to February 2027 (with a two-week break over Christmas and New Year) Curiosity, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset Ready to engineer possibilities? Apply now to kickstart your summer adventure. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.

Responsibilities

Contribute to real-world electrical engineering projects within the Buildings team to create sustainable and future-ready structures. Gain practical exposure to building services, power systems, and smart technologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.