Are you looking to build your engineering experience in a team that values quality as much as having fun? If so, you’ll enjoy working at Edison.
We are looking for two motivated Electrical Engineering Interns to join our team for the 2026/2027 Summer Internship Programme. One located in Auckland and the other opportunity is in Christchurch. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, work alongside experienced engineers, and contribute to real-world projects that help power New Zealand.
What we offer you
- A paid summer internship with meaningful, hands-on experience
- Exposure to a wide range of projects across the electricity supply industry
- Mentoring and support from experienced engineers
- A flexible and supportive team environment
- The opportunity to build valuable industry connections and explore future career opportunities with Edison
- Working with a diverse team with great culture and values
Our business
Edison is a trusted partner to the energy sector, delivering exciting and varied projects and services across the electricity supply industry. We’re known in the industry as a company that steps up and gets the job done with practical, workable solutions. As a friendly, helpful bunch of committed engineers, we’ve developed a relaxed culture that offers flexible working, and plenty of professional and personal development opportunities. Our work is varied and interesting, with clients throughout New Zealand.
For more than 30 years our team and culture have been key ingredients of our success and the reason why engineers choose Edison. Our people have diverse perspectives, knowledge, and varied experience. We believe that having a diverse team of people with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together is one of our strengths.
Do you have what it takes to succeed?
You should:
- Be currently studying towards a Washington Accord-accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree or similar qualification
- Have completed at least your second year of study (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- An eye for detail and the ability to use your initiative
- A willingness to learn and contribute to project work
- The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- A genuine interest in the electricity and energy sector
- A passion for engineering
We know that some people may only apply for a role if they meet all the criteria listed above. If you share our passion for enabling a sustainable energy future for Aotearoa New Zealand, we encourage you to apply if the opportunity aligns with your strengths and interests and you’re keen to gain valuable industry experience with a leading engineering consultancy.
Applications close 18th September 2026.
