Summer Civil Engineering Internship

Tauranga and Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau

Looking for a summer internship that gives you real experience, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to a wide range of infrastructure projects?

At Vitruvius, we’re a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and project professionals who work together to deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities. We’re known for our collaborative culture and commitment to helping people learn, grow, and enjoy the adventure along the way. We have one position available in each of our Auckland and Tauranga offices.

As an Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects across areas such as rail, transport, land development, and three waters. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects, and develop practical skills that complement your studies. We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn. If you’re currently studying engineering and want to gain valuable industry experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic city, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, working with clients across the city, wider region, and throughout New Zealand. We are looking only for students in their final year of study for a Bachelors of Engineering for this position, or those who have graduated recently.

Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects across the Bay of Plenty and beyond. We are open to students in their third or final year of study for this position.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected].

In your cover letter, tell us:

• Why you’re interested in a career in our industry
• Why you’d like to join Vitruvius
• A project, challenge, or achievement you’re proud of and what you learned from it
• Your availability for the internship
• Which office you are applying to work in

Want to know more?

Not sure if Vitruvius is the right fit for you? We’d be happy to have a chat. Feel free to get in touch to learn more about the role, the projects we work on, and what it’s like to be part of Vitruvius.