Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Join our engineering team this summer for hands-on experience in civil/structural engineering. Work on real-world projects alongside experienced engineers, bridging classroom theory with practical application. Perfect opportunity to develop technical skills in design and analysis while gaining valuable industry experience for your future career.
Looking to make the most of your summer while your friends are lying on the beach? Why not get ahead, gain real-world experience, and build networks that will set you up for your future career? Our Summer Vacation Program in Engineering gives you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from industry professionals, and see what life is really like as an engineer in a global organisation.
We’re looking for ambitious, curious and driven engineering students to join us for an 8–12 week paid placement over the university summer break. Whether you’re in your penultimate year, final year, or somewhere in between (just not your first year), this is your chance to turn theory into practice.
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Designing the future. Transforming the World.
Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, on site plus end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.
You’ll be placed in one of our high-performing teams, working on real engineering challenges and contributing to projects that make a difference to our clients, our communities, and the world. From day one you’ll be treated like a valued team member, collaborating, problem-solving and seeing how your degree applies in practice.
Wood teams deliver solutions across three business units - Consulting, Projects and Operations.
Consulting
Wood's “Consulting” business encompasses professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions. A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing consulting solutions during the planning, analysis, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure.
Roles includes:
- Civil/Structural Vacation Student
- Integrity (Structural) Management Vacation Student
Projects
Wood's "Projects" Minerals & Metals business designs the future of mining, providing global expertise, delivered locally. Leading the way in mineral processing and metallurgical refining, across all commodities and geographies of the world - Australia, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia. From study through start-up, we have been advancing the world’s major mining projects across Lithium, Nickel / Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Rare Earths, Iron Ore, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs).
Roles includes:
- Civil Vacation Student
- Structural Vacation Student
Operations
Wood’s “Operations” business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia. We partner with our clients with their unique challenges requiring bespoke engineering solutions on live, operational assets—where safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption are critical.
Roles includes:
You can expect to:
- Work alongside experienced engineers on live projects
- Gain hands-on technical skills and exposure to cutting-edge tools
- Learn about different areas of the business and career paths available
- Develop your professional network with mentors, peers, and industry contacts
- Present your work at the end of the program, showcasing what you’ve achieved
We’re looking for students who demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in building a career in consulting engineering
- Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to learn
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Initiative and the confidence to take on challenges
Qualifications:
- Currently studying towards your Civil engineering degree at an Australian university (undergraduate or postgraduate)
- Completed at least your first year of study
Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
International students currently enrolled at an Australian university are welcome to apply.
