Engineering Vacation Work

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees think beyond engineering. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction management, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients across the EDPM (engineering, design and project management), Infrastructure, Nuclear, and Resources businesses.

Join our SNC-Lavalin Atkins team, and you’ll be a part of a diverse, ambitious business with a strong team spirit.

For more than 40 years in Australia, our people have been carving out rewarding careers on award winning projects.  We think beyond engineering and push the boundaries of innovation for our clients across all major markets; oil & gas, mining & metallurgy, infrastructure and renewables.

SNC-Lavalin is built on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation. Our people drive results and are helping our clients transform their projects from vision into reality. Working with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams we provide consultancy, design, engineering through to self-perform construction, completions & commissioning and operations & maintenance, all underpinned by our digital know-how.

About the Opportunity

SNC-Lavalin Atkins is shaping our world from offices across Australia – and we’re on the lookout for the brightest young minds in a variety of engineering disciplines to join us for vacation work positions in 2020 and 2021 in our Perth office.

Engineering students who are in their final 2 years of study are encouraged to apply if they are studying the following disciplines:

• Electrical
• Instrumentation
• Telecommunications
• Project Management
• Process
• Structural
• Technical Safety
• Mechanical
• Piping

We’re a company that drives innovation, so we’re committed to the next generation of original thinkers. You’ll work on major projects with excellent mentoring and learning support. Great team spirit and collaboration defines our culture, and guided by our transformative leadership, we’re always improving our workplace for all.

What’s included in our vocational and internship program:

• Working on real projects alongside industry leaders
• A strong young learners’ community
• A company committed to diversity and inclusion
• On-the-job experience working on projects for a range of clients.
• Mentoring and buddy schemes to help you identify and reach your goals.
• Professional review and a career plan assistance at the end of the internship

What we are looking for in you:

• Innovators
• Diverse backgrounds
• Continuous improvement mindsets
• Good communication skills, both verbal & written
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to drive company culture
• Challenge chasers

Applicants need to be in their final 2 years of study and have the right to work in Australia.

To apply attach your resume, a 1-page cover letter and a current statement of results.

About the Benefits

We offer rewarding careers to people who want to be part of our great stories and remarkable achievements. We deliver services and expertise that covers all phases of project lifecycles from concept design through to decommissioning in a variety of industries.

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with a great team environment.

Why join our team?

Located in 13 countries across the Asia Pacific region, SNC-Lavalin operates through its brands, SNC-Lavalin, Kentz and Atkins and our people have worked, and continue to work, on some of the region’s most iconic projects. So join today as a career with us opens up a world of possibilities - being part of a global organisation of over 50,000 employees opportunities await you to collaborate with colleagues on international projects or use your skills and knowledge to create a winning combination for our clients across our other markets.

We’re focused on creating an inclusive, supportive workplace that will enable you to develop and thrive. You’ll work alongside some of the leaders in your field, with opportunities to reach your potential through training and professional development.