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Posted 16 July, 2026

Process Engineering Intern (Nov 2026)

AECOM
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 41c5fe374522482c

Job Description

Job Description We deliver end‑to‑end energy solutions across renewable, industrial, waste and utility sectors. As a Process Engineering Intern within our national Energy business, you will support suitable technical solutions on real projects under the guidance of experienced engineers. How you’ll make a difference Apply your process engineering studies by assisting with core calculations (mass/energy balances, reaction stoichiometry, heat transfer and hydraulic analysis) and clearly documenting assumptions. Support fluid and gas pipeline/pipework design and analysis — line sizing, pressure drop estimates, compiling line lists and providing inputs to pipe stress checks — with supervision. Get familiar and work with consideration to applicable AS/NZ standards and compliance regulations. Assist with materials and equipment selection by preparing datasheets, reviewing vendor information, and drafting technical specifications using our templates and standards. Help produce design deliverables and construction documentation by coordinating with CAD on PFDs/P&IDs and layouts, managing revisions, and contributing to specification and contract documents. Gain field exposure by supporting construction monitoring and site inspections (HSE compliance, field notes, punch lists) and by preparing inputs and summaries for hydraulic transient/surge analyses under guidance. Get familiar with Process Safety implementation in real life industrial applications. What Our Summer Internship Program Offers 12-week paid internship (mid-November to mid-February) Real project experience: Contribute to meaningful work and apply your university learning to real-world projects from day one. Exposure to iconic projects: Be part of projects that help shape communities, cities, and infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. AECOM Summer Series: Connect with senior leaders from across our business through an exclusive program of presentations providing insight into different career pathways and areas of expertise. Work alongside technical experts: Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders. Be part of a global business: Experience the benefits of working for a global consultancy, with opportunities to collaborate across teams, markets and geographies. Pathway to graduate employment: Successful interns may be considered for future graduate opportunities, providing a direct pathway into AECOM's Graduate Program. Qualifications Summer Intern attributes: Interns who are curious and excited to apply their studies in a professional environment. You'll bring strong communication and teamwork skills, a positive and proactive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity. Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Process and/or Chemical Engineering. Commencement: Able to work full time hours from 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027. Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in New Zealand before applying. Additional Information Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document. Interview: Attend a face‑to‑face interview at your local office. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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