About the role

This is a 3-month internship designed to complement your university studies while providing practical, hands-on experience across engineering, project delivery, procurement and construction within the telecommunications infrastructure industry. You will gain experience across both office and field environments, working alongside engineers and project teams and developing practical skills that will support your transition into a professional engineering career.

Key responsibilities

- Assist with engineering design and drafting

- Create and modify 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks

- Assist with CAD drafting and engineering drawings

- Support structural and mechanical engineering assessments and design work

- Assist with materials procurement, supplier enquiries and material take-offs

- Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)

- Assist Project Engineers with project planning, coordination and delivery

- Review engineering drawings, specifications and documentation

- Assist with site surveys, inspections and field-based engineering activities

- Support the preparation of project documentation, reports and quotations

About you

- Currently studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline

- An interest in structural design, mechanical systems, construction or telecommunications infrastructure

- Experience or familiarity with SolidWorks and/or other 3D CAD software

- Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving mindset

- Good communication and organisational skills

- A willingness to learn and get involved in both office and field-based work





- An interest in developing a career in engineering and project delivery

Learning Opportunities

This internship will provide exposure to the full project lifecycle, including:

- Engineering design and drafting

- Structural and mechanical design principles

- 3D modelling and CAD

- Materials selection and procurement

- Bills of Materials and material take-offs

- Project estimating and quotations

- Project planning and coordination

- Telecommunications infrastructure and tower construction

- Site inspections and engineering surveys

- Construction and maintenance activities

- Working with engineering drawings, specifications and standards

- Project documentation and client deliverables

You will have the opportunity to develop both your technical engineering skills and project management capabilities, while gaining an understanding of how engineering projects are delivered from design through to construction and completion.

What We Can Offer

- Practical, hands-on engineering experience

- Exposure to both office and field-based engineering

- Mentoring and support from experienced engineers

- Ongoing technical training and development

- Experience working across engineering, procurement and project delivery

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- Flexible working days to accommodate university commitments

- Potential opportunity for a full-time position following the internship

Interested?

If you are an enthusiastic Engineering student looking to gain practical experience and develop your skills across mechanical/structural engineering, design, procurement and project engineering, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and we will be in contact to discuss your application and this exciting prospect.

📌 Mechanical / Structural Engineering Intern (Craigieburn)
🏢 Quantum Comms
📍 Craigieburn