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Fugro

Vacation Student - Design Engineer

2w

Fugro

West Perth, AU · Part-time · A$45,000 – A$55,000

About this role

This role forms part of our 12-week paid summer Vacation Program, running between November 2026 and February 2027. Fugro’s Vacation Program serves as a key recruitment strategy for future Graduate offers. It creates a platform for hands-on experience to assess career fit while showcasing your ability, motivation, and attitude.

As a Vacation Student - Design Engineer in West Perth, you will support teams in Project Design and Structural Engineering Design. Tasks include design of steel structures, subsea installation aids, or similar, along with performing design calculations and assisting the project engineering team as required.

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling, and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and structures. Based in our Marine Asset Integrity area, you gain exposure to Subsea Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Marine Operations projects. We embrace a modern collaborative work culture where all voices are heard and cultures respected.

We support remote work alongside valuing face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions, and sharing meals. Fugro commits to employee potential through alignment, autonomy, personal accountability, and an information-sharing environment. The program offers flexible hours, inclusive culture, dynamic atmosphere, and emphasis on learning and development.

Requirements

  • Be in your penultimate year of your degree
  • Proficient in SolidWorks or other 3D modelling software
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel
  • Good verbal communication, interfacing and writing skills
  • Applicants from Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or similar fields
  • Hands-on practical experience (motorsports team, previous trade, hobbyist, etc.) an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Design steel structures, subsea installation aids, or similar
  • Perform design calculations
  • Assist project engineering team as required
  • Support Project Design and Structural Engineering Design
  • Contribute to marine asset integrity projects
  • Model structures using 3D software
  • Aid in subsea IRM and marine operations tasks

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance and personal commitments
  • Inclusive, information sharing culture where colleagues set each other up for success
  • Dynamic and informal atmosphere where self-expression is encouraged
  • Emphasis on learning and personal development
  • Paid 12-week summer Vacation Program