Undergraduate Civil Engineer Opportunity
Coffs Harbour, NSW (fastest growing Northrop office)
Full Working Rights In Australia Required
Industry Recognition
* Top 10 Graduate Employer Overall in Civil and Structural Engineering, Prosple (2026)
* Ranked #4 Prosple's List for Best Culture—Civil and Structural Engineering Employers (2026)
* Ranked #4 Prosple's List for Meaningful Work—Civil and Structural Engineering Employers
* Ranked #6 in Prosple's List for Best Sustainability—Civil and Structural Engineering Employers
* Ranked #9 in Prosple's List for Best Training and Development -Civil and Structural Engineering Employers
* Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE): Young Engineer Graduate Development Program
* Australian Engineering Excellence Awards: Recognised for innovative engineering solutions across multiple projects
Are You Ready?
Are you a Civil Engineering student from the Coffs Harbour area looking for internship experience during your school breaks?
Or maybe you want an internship away from the city? Coffs Harbour is it!
Beautiful coastal town, close to the beach, where you'll learn from Australia's best structural engineers.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
* Begin your Civil Engineering career making a real impact on the places where people live, work, and play
* Work on real projects with real responsibility, designing structures across hospitals, education facilities, sporting venues, and commercial developments
Civil Engineering Projects
You'll work on real projects with real responsibility, designing civil infrastructure across subdivisions, community civil projects, sporting venues, and road projects. You'll also get hands‐on experience with road, earthworks, stormwater, sewer and water, and flooding design—learning everything from concept through to construction.
* Learn 12D, DRAINS and MUSIC, and contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact Australia
What's In It for You
* Join a people‐first business that invests in your development
* Receive mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to the full breadth of consulting engineering
* Be part of a workplace that has won multiple awards for graduate satisfaction, employee engagement, and training
* Join a tight‐knit Coffs Harbour team in beautiful Coffs Harbour
Ideal Candidates to Join Our Team
* Students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering
* Interest in stormwater and road design
* Full working rights in Australia
* Genuine curiosity and drive to succeed
* Strong problem‐solving and collaborative skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Confidence in communicating your ideas
* Passion for creating spaces that improve communities
We particularly encourage applications from women and under‐represented groups in engineering. We're committed to building a diverse team where everyone can excel.
Real People, Real Impact
We've been recognised in Prosple's Top 100 Graduate Employers in Australia and have won five workplace awards based on surveyed graduates working in our business.
These awards from Prosple recognise Northrop's excellence in engineering consultancy across the categories of:
* Overall Graduate Satisfaction
* Employee Engagement
* Training
* Green Initiatives
* Social Responsibility
The Coffs Harbour Difference
Our team here is local, collaborative, and passionate about making a genuine difference to our community. From the Coffs Central Shopping Centre, Coffs International Stadium, and Wiigulga Sports Complex to everyday partnerships with local architects and developers, we design with heart. You'll work with professionals who understand the region and bring a down‐to‐earth, expert approach to every project.
If this is the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply Now
We would love to hear from you!
Next Steps
To apply, please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide:
* CV
* Most recent Academic Transcript
* Short Cover Letter (have fun with it!) that answers the following questions:
* Tell us about you and your background
* Why you're interested in this opportunity at Northrop
* Why you did study Engineering
Keep it simple. Keep it real. We're excited to meet you!
About
If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link: https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y
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