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Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Internships in Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
Studies in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering or similar
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Internships in Sydney, Australia
Australia’s leading commercial sustainable solar panel installation provider offers engineering internships in all kinds of fields: Civil, Building, Mechanical, Design and Electrical Engineering. The company is a leading force in the field of solar rooftop installations and has many high profile clients. In addition, its excellence in the field has been awarded with the prestigious Clean Energy Council Award for design and installation.
Past interns have stated that the internship gave them a detailed understanding of electrical and mechanical design of solar installations, knowledge of 3D designs and other software programs and the experience of working with an international team. Moreover, general skills that acquired were team working, problem solving, networking and communication skills as well as commercial awareness. A huge plus: a lot of the interns have been given the opportunity to work as overseas consultants for the company after finishing their internship.
This program is very flexible and offers a variety of options. Currently there are 4 different programs available:
- Essential Program (8 weeks)
- Intermediate Program (12 weeks)
- University Program (16 weeks)
- Professional Program (24 weeks)
What to expect
Description: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Internships in Sydney, Australia
Requirements:
- technical understanding
- Study in one of the following fields: Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Technology, Energy Conversion & Management, Industrial Design
- good English skills
Tasks:
- Electrical design of grid-connected solar PV systems
- Mechanical design of PV module mounting structures
- Working with AutoCAD
- 3D design (former Google Sketch-up) of PV plants
- Excel sheets for bill of materials of final PV system
- Collecting feedback from the installers
- Warehouse management
Benefits:
The travel costs to and from the company will be covered (up to $50AUD per week)
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Internship abroad program
Arrival at the Airport
Arriving in a new country is always exciting. We want your arrival to be as relaxed as possible. Upon special request, you will be picked you up at the airport and will be brought to your host family or your shared flat. A driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. If you cannot find a flight at the desired date, don’t worry. You can choose another one a few days earlier or later.
Orientation program
Within the first days of your arrival one of the team members of our partner organisation will visit you and show you around. You will get to know the country and its people and you will be informed about Do’s and Dont’s. Your local contact person will also provide useful hints for a better starting point in a new lifestyle. You can also join in a language course if you so desire.
Your internship starts
On the first day of your project, you are usually accompanied by a member of our local partner who will answer all of your questions. The further project days your local contact person will always be available for you via phone if you have any concerns or issues to share with somebody.
Free time & weekend
The weekend is totally yours! You may ask your local contact person from our partner organisation about upcoming events, sights, shopping tips or other must see’s. On some days there will be field trips organized by our partner organization. We recommend you to join them as it is always fun to experience a new country with others.
Departure
You shall contact your local contact person a few days prior to your departure to inform about options for your airport drop-off. It will not be included in the services of the internship programs, but our partner organization will help you organize it.
Ready to get started?
Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Internships in Sydney, Australia
Flexible dates
min. 8 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
1250 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Our partner organizations all established a broad network of several lodges, guest houses, apartments or shared flats, which can be organized for you. No matter what king of apartment or room you desire, all rooms meet the required standard. If you so desire, our partner organization can arrange an accommodation in the centre of the city or outside. In the end, it is up to you, which room or apartment you want to rent during your stay abroad. The mediation process will approximately take 1 to 3 weeks.
How does the organization request work?
If you have already decided, which project you want to join, our partner organization will look for an accommodation which is close to the project and they will check availabilities. If you have any special demands, please make a note in your registration form. If our partner found an appropriate accommodation, you will receive more information and pictures.
How can I benefit from the accommodation service of Studentsgoabroad?
You will not only save a lot of time making use of our professional placement services. Moreover, you avoid disappointing situations such as arriving in a new country, in an apartment you have never seen before. Our partner organization will have a look at every room and will check its standards. In general, all accommodations meet the standards regarding cleanness and equipment. Our partner organization has established a broad network of contacts which are reliable and safe. We will confirm your accommodation prior to your arrival.
Which services are included?
- Search for an appropriate accommodation according to your demands
- Availability check for your stay abraod
- Assisting you in the booking process
Our Service
Internship abroad service - what's in and what's not in
Services for your internship abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it:
What’s included:
- Individual internship placement according your desired branch and time
- Contractual procedures between the company and the applicant
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Orientation on site through a staff member
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
Optional additional services:
- Arrangement of accommodation
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Organization of a rental car or scooter
What’s not included:
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Local transport
- Food and beverage