Summer Intern - Attention all engineering students interested in the energy sector
Job Description
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our Opportunity:
Attention all engineering students interested in the energy sector! Mercury is currently seeking talented and motivated interns to join our team for the summer from November 2026 to February 2027.
As an engineering intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of engineering projects that will contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions. This is an opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
We are looking for a 2nd or 3rd year Engineering Science student to be based in our Auckland office working in our Generation Development team.
Benefits:
Valuable hands-on experience in the energy sector
Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real-world impact
Competitive Remuneration
PPE Gear Provided
About you:
An interest in renewable power generation
Currently studying an NZQA Engineering degree or equivalent (please provide official transcripts)
Strong data analytics and basic fluid mechanics
The passion, curiosity and enthusiasm to get stuck in and make a real difference
A full and clean New Zealand drivers' licence
If you can tick the above we want to hear from you.
Timeline:
Applications close Friday 31st July 2026
Start date of internship during November 2026
End date of internship during February 2027
Please click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to [email protected]. Please do not apply via this email address.
Job Details
Reference #
43389
Posted
02 Jul 2026
Closing
31 Jul 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Auckland
Expertise
Engineering - Generation
Job level(s)
Internships
Work type(s)
Fixed term full time
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