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Be a Beca grad or summer intern

Launch your career and make everyday better as a Beca graduate or summer intern.



Applications for our 2021 Australian and New Zealand grad intake will be open from 9-23 March 2020.

Our career development philosophy is simple, you own your own career. On our two year Graduate Development Programme, we have everything set up so you can drive your own success within a positive and supportive environment.

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, support towards professional memberships as well as a yearly graduate conference and access to an established and active graduate social community.

There really is no better place to kick-start your career and start making everyday better in our communities.

Check out the diagram below to see some of the great development opportunities you will get on our Graduate Development Programme.

Got a question? Keep an eye on our Beca Graduate Facebook and Instagram for updates. Or, flick us a message at beca.graduates@beca.com.

How the grad application process work?



Apply online. The first time you apply, you’ll need to create a username and password on our application tracking system. You'll need to upload a cover letter, your CV and academic transcript (we know this won't be complete, so just send us where you are at so far). Please also include information about your work experience, including internships, education and extracurricular activities in your application.

Applicant screening begins. Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our recruitment team, if we shortlist your application we will share it with our hiring manager and get in touch with you for a video interview.

If you aren't selected, we will let you know via email. If you choose to opt-in for job alerts you can see when new roles are advertised – who knows, you might be the perfect candidate for a different role!

Applications close. Monday 23 March 2020.

Videos commence. To find out if you'll be a good cultural fit at Beca, we’ll ask you to answer a simple question about yourself using an online video interview tool. Don't worry, you'll get the opportunity to practice beforehand!

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! 

Employment offers. We'll contact you as soon as a decision has been made to let you know our decision. If you're offered a job, we will send your formal offer online through your candidate profile.

Onboarding. We're looking forward to welcoming you to Beca! Most of our graduates commence in late January where you will be welcomed into our Graduate Development Programme and a support person (buddy) from within the team to assist you and gain a better understanding of Beca.

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    Ash Jones who runs our Beca grad programme talks us through how the programme is structured from development, learning styles, to mentoring.
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    Meet some of our grads and hear what they have to say about joining Beca
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    Aakash Pathak is a Civil Engineer in our Water team in Melbourne, Australia. He studied Civil Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology.
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    Meet Aaron Groom, a Mechanical Engineering grad in our Sydney Defence & National Security team.
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    Ashley Sim is a Structural Engineer in our Christchurch Southern Structures team. He studied Civil and Structural Engineering at Canterbury University.
  • Natasha Neeve is a Process Engineer in our Water team in Melbourne, Australia. She studied Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland.
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    Patience Chabva is a Process Engineer in our Industrial team in Brisbane, Australia. She studied Chemical and Materials Engineering at Auckland University.
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    Zac Clinton is a Mechanical Engineer in our Defence & National Security in Sydney, Australia. He studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Wollongong.

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Want to be a summer intern?

If you are looking for a summer internship to gain some work experience, a Beca internship is the place for you! Our summer interns across Australia and New Zealand work full-time in a Beca office.



When do applications open? 
Applications for our 2020/21 Summer Intern Development Programme will open in June/July 2020.

How long is the internship? 
Our summer students usually start work in mid-November after exams are finished. The intern programme is 8 weeks long with 2 weeks off over Christmas and New Year's, so you'll finish up in mid-February.

What will I do as a Beca intern?
You will work alongside other interns on a summer intern project – a real business problem facing our industry. You will also get to attend our famous Beca Summer Intern conference at Beca HQ, networking events and interactive workshops.

What kinds of interns does Beca take?
That really 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, cost 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!

Will I get paid?
Yes! Your hourly rate will depend on your experience, year of study and any extra qualifications. But don't worry - it's a competitive rate in the market!

Why should I choose Beca for work experience?
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!

How does the applications process work?
Scroll down to find out about the intern application process.

Still got questions?
Email our recruitment team at beca.graduates@beca.com. 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

  • Partnering with the people around us leads to innovation and the best solution for our clients.
  • Join a company with Partnership, Tenacity, Enjoyment and Care as our core values.
  • "If it doesn't challenge you. It won't change you." Fred DeVito
  • Work hard. Play hard. And have fun along the way!
  • We can guarantee you will meet some pretty incredible people along the way and make some awesome friends!
  • This could be you!
  • Creative people together transforming our world.
  • Site visits are a great way to get a grasp on how projects are run.
  • Health and safety is a way of life. It's super important in everything we do to ensure you get home safe at the end of the day.
  • On the grad programme you will learn the skills to consult, collaborate and work as part of a diverse team.
  • Our first year grads taking part in the grad conference Amazing Race challenge around Auckland city.
  • It would be rude not to...
  • Our grads even hang out after work. From BBQ's and beers to sports teams and quiz nights.
  • Grad conference challenges are an incredible way to work as a team and problem solve.
  • Listening to all the amazing speakers at our grad conferences. We hold three grad conferences in your first two years at Beca.

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