Undergraduate and Graduate Opportunities
Be a part of the changing resources sector landscape
At Wave International, we’re passionate about engineering the future by solving the world’s natural resource challenges. With over 25 years of global experience, we partner with clients to navigate complex mining and resource projects connecting traditional and emerging approaches to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions across the project lifecycle.
Our undergraduate and graduate opportunities are designed to give emerging professionals meaningful exposure to the engineering consulting world from the very beginning. You’ll work on real projects, learn alongside experienced engineers and designers, and build the technical and professional skills needed to grow your career with confidence.
At Wave, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on expereince across live client projects
- Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams
- Learn from industry-leading engineers, designers and project managers
- Explore different pathways within the mining, resources and infrastructure sectors
- Build technical capability, commercial awareness and professional confidence
We provide a supportive environment where emerging professionals can learn through practical experience, collaboration and mentoring. Whether you’re completing your studies or beginning your career, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, take on new challenges and develop a strong foundation for long-term success.
If you’re looking to gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to impactful work and be part of a team that values practical thinking and continuous development, we’d like to hear from you.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Our undergraduate opportunities are casual roles, typically requiring a commitment of 1-2 days per week alongside your university studies. Unlike short-term vacation programs or internships, you’ll gain ongoing exposure to real project work throughout your degree, allowing you to build meaningful industry experience over time.
Working as part of your discipline team, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your academic learning in a real-world environment, contribute to project outcomes, and develop valuable professional relationships. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your technical capability, expand your industry knowledge, and build the confidence needed to transition successfully into your future career.
Opportunities are typically available across the following disciplines:
- Structural / Civil
- Mechanical
- Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls
- Process / Chemiccal
- Business & HR
- Project Controls
Our teams support projects across a diverse range of markets, including:
- Rare earths
- Battery and critical minerals
- Gold and base metals
- Bulk commodities
- Mineral sands
- Water infrastructure
- Agribusiness
We welcome expressions of interest throughout the year from undergraduates and graduates who are eager to grow with Wave. We welcome expressions of interest throughout the year from undergraduates and graduates who are eager to grow with Wave. To apply, please submit your resume, academic transcript and cover letter through the relevant job advertisement or email Wave’s People Team.
Your career starts here.
submit your expression of interest today!
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your career interests and your answer to the question below
- Availability (undergraduate applicants)
- Submit your EOI application
Consider the question
“If given unlimited time and resources, what would you like to work on, build, design or help shape?”
Employee testimonials
The community atmosphere and support from everyone at Wave has helped me grow as a person and in my career. Starting as an undergraduate, I gained experience in various engineering disciplines while prioritising my studies. The mentorship and guidance from the Project Delivery Team and senior managers have been invaluable. Working at Wave has set my career path and allowed me to understand my skills and potential. The focus on team events and social interactions has further enhanced personal growth and strengthened relationships. I highly recommend a long-term career with Wave for the amazing support and welcoming atmosphere. Stick to your goals and become a key part of the Wave community!
Zac Pronk / Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Working as an undergraduate at Wave has provided me with the opportunity to apply the theory I’ve learnt at university in practice, while also equipping me with the industry-standard processes and best-practices that are required to deliver successful engineering solutions. I am exposed to a wide range of engineering applications and see projects through from start to finish. Working at Wave, I feel supported in both a technical and personal sense; my mentors are extremely experienced engineers that are keen to share their knowledge, and the structure of our teams facilitate asking questions, raising concerns, and having a joke. I’m looking forward to learning more about what it takes to be a successful engineer with the help of Wave.
Charlotte Graham / Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer
My journey at Wave began as an undergraduate engineer, from which I progressed through graduateship to now as a professional process engineer. During my time at Wave, I’ve had the chance to work across a range of critical minerals projects, all the way from concept studies through to detailed design. I’ve managed testwork programs, modelled and developed new processes and flowsheets, and witnessed the construction of demonstration plants and their transition into operations. I’ve truly appreciated the Wave team’s willingness to share knowledge and provide guidance, whilst still allowing me to think independently and critically, which has been integral to my early career development.
Sophie Lyons / Process Engineer
As an undergraduate engineer with limited experience prior to joining the Wave team, the overall learning experience has had a lasting legacy. Gaining knowledge has come in a multitude of ways both engineering related and non-engineering related which has allowed my studies to be enhanced at the same time. The more experienced engineers and project managers have been really helpful in helping me learn and grow, and the social environment here is really supportive and awesome. Plus, the way that Wave helps undergrads learn is perfect-it’s a great place to start your career in mining!
Sam Rice / Undergraduate Structural Engineer
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