Explore a dynamic role as a Civil Engineering Intern at Laing O'Rourke, fostering diverse relationships, leveraging digital engineering, and shaping the future of construction!
Laing O'Rourke's 12-week Internship Programme immerses interns in real projects, providing invaluable hands-on experience that builds essential skills and knowledge, ensuring success throughout the summer and beyond.
A sample of the type of tasks you may complete as a Civil Engineering Intern include:
Building professional relationships with a diverse range of people: from clients to designers to other engineering professionals; suppliers, sub-contractors, Joint Venture/Alliance partners and members of the public
Building an understanding of how to translate your university learnings into developing and delivering project solutions to the cost, quality, sustainability and schedule expectations
Supporting planning, scheduling, supervising construction and completion, monitoring the provision of materials, and working as an effective team member
Using Digital Engineering methods to deliver value and certainty through our project delivery
Developing an understanding of Laing O’Rourke’s ways of working, and looking for opportunities to further improve them
About you
To be eligible for their Internship Programme, you must meet the following criteria:
At the time of application, hold Australian/ New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Applicable to WA candidates only - Applications from candidates on visas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Be in your second last year of university studies (penultimate year), due to graduate in 2025.
Be studying a relevant degree to the role advertised, Bachelor of Civil Engineering or a related degree.
Benefits
Laing O’Rourke works hard to create an environment that brings out the best in their people. They believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. They offer industry-leading benefits such as:
Specialised learning and development programs
A mental health and wellbeing program
An industry-leading paid parental leave policy
An additional purchased leave option
Coaching programs for staff on parental leave
Training & development
Here’s what you can expect when you join the Internship Program:
Hands-On Experience: Get involved in meaningful work that contributes to their projects.
Guidance and Support: Receive supervision, feedback, and mentorship from industry professionals.
Weekly Training Sessions: Enhance your skills through specialized training sessions.
Networking: Connect with a dedicated buddy and fellow interns.
Career progression
Following your Internship, you will receive priority consideration for their 2026 Graduate Development Program. There may also be opportunities for you to remain in the business in a casual capacity while you complete your studies.
Take a closer look on how it looks like to be part of the Internship Programme at Laing O'Rourke by watching this video:
How to apply
You will be required to complete an online application form and upload your CV and academic transcript (an online transcript is acceptable).
Source
The following sources were used in researching this page:
careers.laingorourke.com.au/
careers.laingorourke.com.au/early-talent
Hiring criteria
You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.
Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Civil Engineering & Construction
Work rights
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
country
eligibility
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
International Student/Graduate Visa
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen
Graduate Success Stories
Graduate stories
Being open-minded and adaptable are key skills to succeed in the construction industry.
As with anything, a strong passion for what you are doing is essential – I have a passion for construction and can see myself enjoying working in this industry for the next 20+ years.