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SalaryBaird are a specialist coastal, ocean and port consultancy recognised internationally for Coastal Engineering and science. Our team work with clients in government and industry to provide innovative, practical, cost-effective and sustainable solutions to challenging design and management problems in the coastal and ocean environment. Our Australian team is a dynamic group, led by professionals who are recognised nationally and internationally as the emerging leaders in their speciality fields. Baird’s Australian offices are located in Sydney and Perth.
We provide a stimulating work environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company. Baird is a 100-person engineering firm specializing in coastal, marine, and riverine engineering with offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, and Australia. We are one of the only firms in the world dedicated exclusively to marine and coastal projects, and we encourage you to visit our website ( ) to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.
While we presently operate under a hybrid model with in office requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, this can change at any time based on company needs.
Job Description
Baird is seeking a motivated and personable engineering or science student to join our team as an Intern in our Perth office. The selected candidate will be involved with various analysis and design aspects associated with marine, coastal, and port engineering projects. This position will support multiple offices worldwide.
It is anticipated the candidate will participate in the following project activities:
- Working under supervising professional engineers, the candidate will:
- Perform data analyses of metocean and environmental data.
- Develop and apply skills in numerical modelling of coastal processes.
- Participate in field data collection.
- Assist with the preparation of project deliverables including technical reports, calculations, cost estimates, and drawings.
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work part-time (10-20 hours per week) during the university year and full-time during summer/winter breaks.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor level degree (or higher), specialising in civil, environmental, ocean sciences or water resources engineering or science equivalent.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English).
- Flexible work style, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, meet challenging deadlines and client needs.
- Previous experience as an intern in an engineering consulting firm
- Knowledge and experience with GIS
Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!
Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
