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About The Role
As a Student Engineer (Contractor), you’ll contribute to the assessment, planning, and delivery of civil infrastructure repairs after natural disasters. You’ll support senior engineers and project managers with both office-based tasks and fieldwork across South East Queensland.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a second or third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree accredited under the Washington Accord or a double degree including Civil Engineering.
This role is equivalent to PO1.1 ($32.10ph + super) under TMR EBA (PO1.4 $45.27ph + super) if over 21 years of age.
Part-time 2-3 days per week during semesters and full-time during university holidays.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in assessing roads and infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.
* Support field inspections and document condition reports.
* Help prepare project documents, drawings, schedules, and cost reports.
* Assist with technical analysis, design reviews, and contractor coordination.
* Contribute to safety, environmental, and cultural heritage assessments.
* Enter project data and help manage digital files in TMR systems.
* Join site visits and assist with quality assurance and construction monitoring.
* This role will be managed under direct engineering supervision.
Requirements
* Currently in your 2nd or 3rd year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent under the Washington Accord.
* Interest in civil infrastructure, disaster recovery, and resilient design.
* Current Class C Driver’s License.
* Willing and able to work in both office and field environments.
If you are a civil engineering student seeking real-world experience in disaster recovery and infrastructure resilience, this is your chance to join one of Queensland's largest state departments in their Natural Disaster Program team in the South Coast Region and contribute to community recovery efforts.
Send your application to: & call 0466 265 446 to discuss this opportunity further today!
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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* Government Administration
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