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Aurecon NZ

4.0
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2022 Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Feb 2022)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Canterbury

      Christchurch

Remote

Christchurch

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    Remote work

    • Canterbury

Location

Christchurch, Christchurch

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • Additional benefitsNZD 61,000
  • Number of vacancies1 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 15 Nov 2021
  • Start dateStart date 7 Feb 2022

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.

 What will you do?

We have an opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Christchurch Energy & Industrial team.  This position is one based on the sustained growth of our business in Christchurch and will primarily work with clients spanning the oil & gas, mineral processing and water sectors.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and, it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life'.

  • Mechanical design for fluid systems, specifically; sizing and specifying fluid handling equipment such as pumps, compressors, filters, tanks, pressure vessels, dosing systems, packaged plant for water treatment, hydrocarbons or chemical industries
  • Preparation of design, design calculations, plant layout, data sheets, specifications, scopes of work, equipment, line and valve lists
  • Participation in HAZOP and Safety in Design processes

What can you bring to the team?  

We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets. What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will need to 'bring ideas to life'.

  • Studying for a bachelor's degree in engineering, ideally in a Mechanical discipline.
  • Ideally graduates in 2021, with the ability to work full time from February 2022.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients and multiple stakeholders.

Use your ability to initiate and build relationships with both your peers and clients to push forward the boundaries of what is possible.

Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don't expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon.

Want to know more? 

You can learn more about what it's like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website. 

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you.

Apply now! 

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand
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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    New Zealand Temporary Work Visa
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Auckland
5 months ago

Reasonable free to tackle as I see fit I do calculations and produce markups for building design

user
Graduate
Wellington
5 months ago

I have a variety of tasks to engage with and have been able to step up in my short time here and take on responsibility for a number of tasks.

user
Graduate
Wellington
5 months ago

Working as a graduate engineer,includes different work types,sometimes drafting,some time report writing etc

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About the employer

Aurecon logo

Aurecon NZ

Rating

4.0

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as people know it. They’ve reimagined engineering.

Pros and cons of working at Aurecon NZ

Pros

  • Great flexibility. Good team members with supportive attitudes.

  • The team that I work in is full of great people.

  • Ability to relocate to other offices worldwide (when in line with business demand).

  • Aurecon is not just a company that says they are committed to diversity, they take active steps.

  • Company culture - I feel like my colleagues genuinely care about me.

Cons

    • Limited opportunities for upwards growth.

    • Relatively low salary and exclusivity of shareholding scheme.

    • I am not doing what I am passionate about.

    • Majority in my team are men.

    • There is a shortage of desks and a lack of storage space.