Local recruitment: Intern Water Resources Engineer

Jacobs

Melbourne VIC, Australia 🇦🇺

  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Capabilities: Water
  • Office Setup: Hybrid
  • Job ID: #14467

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Water supports all life, and is the foundation of our environment, society and economy. The management of our water resources is becoming increasingly critical as we see climate-related emergencies, like floods and drought, affecting communities across the World. At Jacobs, our water business provides the full spectrum of consulting services from advisory and adaptative pathway planning through to engineering design and asset management – our scientists, engineers, planners and community engagement teams work collaboratively with clients, communities and traditional owners to find the right solutions to their water challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern Water Resources Engineer to join our Melbourne Water Resources team this summer. In this role you’ll assist on projects that are being led from the Water Resources team. This will predominantly involve analysing data to support project delivery. The type of data may include water quality, river levels, river flows, recorded rainfall and groundwater levels. You may also be involved in developing models, undertaking field work, and writing reports. You’ll work alongside our Senior Consultants providing meaningful input on across our Water Resources team – and we’ll mentor you each step of the way to ensure you’re set up for success. 

Here’s what you’ll need

Ideally, you’re in your penultimate year at university studying Civil or Environmental Engineering. This is a unique role that requires applicants to hold the right to work in Australia. Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our Summer Internship Program

As an Intern at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. Under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday. 

From gaining hands-on experience to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you’ll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. You’ll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

We see our interns and graduates as the future leaders of our business, which is why we’re delighted to have placed #23 in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Graduate Employers award for ‘Most Popular Employer’ in 2024 and featured in the Top 10 for ‘Most Popular Engineering Employer’ Award! No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s Network – find out more about our employee networks here.

With safety, accessibility and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to delivering ever more innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel, please let your recruiter know in your application. If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to our recruitment process, please contact the team here.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including: Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, please apply via the link and attach your CV, cover letter, proof of working rights (e.g., passport) and academic transcript to your application. Applications close Sunday 4th August at 11.59 PM AEST.


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