CareerDC Internships charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. As part of the service, you’ll receive a tailored resume, interview training, unlimited interview opportunities, access to our network of host companies, a placement relevant to your studies, an accredited WIL course (where applicable), and ongoing support throughout your internship.

Get Practical Experience in Civil and Structural Engineering

The Civil/Structural Engineering Internship Program includes a 12-week placement designed to give you hands-on experience aligned with your academic background and future career goals.

Why Do the Internship Program?

Apply your academic knowledge
Work on real engineering tasks and projects in a professional Australian workplace, applying the theory and concepts you’ve learned during your degree.
Develop key skills
Build both technical and soft skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, and professional communication, as you contribute to your host company’s engineering work.
Gain insight into the industry
See how engineering concepts are applied in practice. Depending on your host company, you may be involved in areas such as project management, sustainability, design coordination, or site assessments.

Who Can Apply?

Current university students in Australia
If you're studying civil or structural engineering at an Australian university or college and need academic credit or relevant work experience, this program is for you, whether you’re a local or international student.
Recent graduates and students without a required internship
If your degree didn’t include an internship, or you’ve already graduated, you can still take part in the program through an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) option.

Tailored Internship Placement

Your 12-week placement will be tailored to match your goals, study background, availability, and preferred location. Example host companies include:

A construction company with more than 25 years of infrastructure project experience
A utility engineering business providing specialised civil and electrical services
A civil engineering consultancy involved in urban development and large-scale planning

Example Tasks You May Work On

Your internship responsibilities will depend on your host company, but may include:

Preparing technical drawings using CAD, GIS, or similar software
Supporting design risk assessments and project coordination
Assisting with cost estimation, budgeting, and report writing
Contributing to tender documentation and contract administration

About CareerDC

With nearly 14 years of experience, CareerDC helps students and graduates across Australia gain study-relevant work experience by coordinating internship placements with local host companies.

Program Overview

The 12-week Civil/Structural Engineering Internship Program includes:

A tailored internship placement aligned with your studies
CV review and interview preparation
Host company matching and interview coordination
Ongoing support throughout your internship
A certificate of completion
A coordination fee applies and covers the full placement service

Ready to Find Your Internship?

Apply now by sending your CV to CareerDC. We’ll provide full details about the Civil/Structural Engineering Internship Program, how it works, and what’s included.

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