The Opportunity
This role forms part of our 12-week paid summer Vacation Program, that runs between November 2026 – February 2027. Fugro’s Vacation Program is a key recruitment strategy for our future Graduate offers and creates a platform and opportunity for you to gain hands on experience to determine if this career direction is for you, whilst equally showcasing your ability, motivation, and attitude to our team.
As a Vacation Student - Design Engineer, you will get to be involved in Project Design/Structural Engineering Design, located in West Perth, where you would support our teams with:
Design of steel structures, subsea installation aids, or similar
Performing design calculations
Assisting projecting engineering team as required
Who are we
We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.
Based in West Perth, this role forms part of our Marine Asset Integrity (MAI) area, which will give you solid fundamental knowledge and exposure to projects in our Subsea Inspection, Repair, Maintenance (IRM) and Marine Operations portion of the business.
How we work
We embrace a modern and collaborative work culture, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves; all voices heard, all cultures respected.
Fugro is committed to helping our employees move towards their full potential, through alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, in a supportive, information sharing work environment. While we support remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.
About You
We are interested in taking applicants from the following courses.
Your success in securing this role will require:
Proficient in SolidWorks or other 3D modelling software
Be in your penultimate year of your degree
Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel
Good verbal communication, interfacing and writing skills
Hands on practical experience (part of motorsports team, previous trade experience, hobbyist, etc.) would be an advantage
Fugro offers
Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance and personal commitments
Inclusive, information sharing culture where colleagues set each other up for success
A dynamic and informal atmosphere where self-expression is encouraged
An emphasis on learning and personal development
How to apply
Please attach your CV as well as a one page covering letter addressing the items below:
What you hope to get from the opportunity
What you can bring to the role
When you are due to finish your studies
Your working rights/ visa information
We will be phoning applicants in June and running a group interview morning on Thursday 16 July 2026, between 9am – 1pm, with morning tea provided.
