Kickstart your career with Beca’s Graduate and Internship programmes, where learning meets real-world impact. Join a supportive team, tackle exciting challenges, and help us make everyday better from day one.

Applications for our Summer Internships have now closed.

Our career development philosophy is simple: you own your own career!

Over our Summer Internship programme, we have everything set up so you can drive your own success within a positive and supportive environment over an 8 week programme.

We believe the best place to learn is on the job, so you can expect to work on real jobs for our clients - right from the start. You'll get ongoing support from experienced mentors, development opportunities, networking events and access to an established and active professional community.

There really is no better place to kickstart your career and start making everyday better.

Applications for our Summer Internships have now closed.

How do applications work?

1 | Apply online

1 | Apply online

You’ll need to upload your cover letter, CV and academic transcript (we know this won't be your official one, so just send us where you are at so far). 

2 | Applicant screening begins

2 | Applicant screening begins

Once applications have closed, all applications will be reviewed and then shortlisted by our team. If we’re progressing with your application, we’ll invite you to our kickoff session. If your application isn’t successful, we will be sure to let you know via email.

3 | Kick-off sessions

3 | Kick-off sessions

Before all interviews begin, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to come to a one-hour virtual session hosted before the interviews where you can learn more about Beca.

4 | Interviews

4 | Interviews

This is where it gets exciting! We want to know more about you, what you like to do outside of university and why you want to join Beca. 

5 | Employment offers

5 | Employment offers

We'll contact you as soon as a decision has been made. If you're offered a job, we will complete a reference check and then send your formal offer online through your candidate profile. 

6 | Onboarding

6 | Onboarding

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Beca! Most of our Internships commence around mid-November. A support person (buddy) will be there to support you to ensure you’ll feel part of the team from day one.

FAQs

Learn more about our Summer Internships below:

Applications for the 2025/2026 Internships open on 14th July and close on 3rd August 2025.

Our summer students usually start work in November after exams are finished. The intern programme is eight weeks long with two weeks off over Christmas and New Year's, so you'll finish up in mid-February.

You will work alongside other interns on a summer intern project – a real business problem facing our industry. 

Yes! Your hourly rate will depend on your experience, year of study and any extra qualifications.

That depends on the needs across our business each year. In the past we’ve taken a mixture of engineering students with an interest in civil, electrical, geotechnical, geology, software, mechanical, structural, transportation. Some years we also take survey, GIS, planning, HR, quantity surveying and project management students. We'll share the locations and positions on our website when applications open - follow our Grad Facebook and Instagram for updates!

We’ve got over 1,500 technical gurus, so you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry. You will gain invaluable consulting experience from our multidisciplinary support network. Plus, you will get exposure to a huge range of markets, from water, defence, education, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, to food and beverage and power – helping you decide what interests you!

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And 8th place for NZ's Best Graduate employer overall. Awarded by Prosple in 2025.

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Australia's Best Graduate Employer in Engineering Consulting

Awarded by Prosple in 2025

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FAQs

Quick answers to help you get started

Applications for the 2025/2026 Graduate Programme are currently closed, but open around March/April 2026.

Our Graduate Development Programme is a two-year journey designed to set you up for a successful and fulfilling career with us.

That depends on the needs across our business each year. In the past we’ve taken a mixture of engineering students with an interest in civil, electrical, geotechnical, geology, software, mechanical, structural, transportation. Some years we also take survey, GIS, planning, HR, quantity surveying and project management students. We'll share the locations and positions on our website when applications open - follow our Grad Instagram for updates!

We’ve got over 1,500 technical gurus, so you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry. You will gain invaluable consulting experience from our multidisciplinary support network. Plus, you will get exposure to a huge range of markets, from water, defence, education, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, to food and beverage and power – helping you decide what interests you!

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