Engineering Vacation Student

Engineering Vacation Student

Location: Bentley, Perth

Work Type: 12 Week vacation program | Commencing Nov 2026

About Horizon Power

Horizon Power is Western Australia's regional and remote power provider. We are passionate about what we do and strive to ensure our customers receive safe and reliable power to their homes, businesses, and communities.

We're a State Government-owned, commercially focused corporation in regional WA. We do everything we can to provide quality, safe and reliable power to residents and major industries. We love our jobs and what we do for our community because regional WA is our home too.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking engineering undergraduates to undertake a vacation work program of 12 weeks commencing on Monday 17th November 2026 and ending on Friday 5th February 2027.

The vacation program will provide an opportunity for students to be mentored by members of our engineering team and work on current Horizon Power projects in areas including:

• Power systems analysis - including connection of distributed energy resources.
• Control philosophy - linked to distributed energy resources control.
• Asset management and standards.

What We Offer

The Summer Vacation Program is offered on a paid full time basis of 37.5 hours per week at our Bentley offices.

It is an opportunity to utilise your skills and be part of a values-driven organisation that is committed to supporting student professional development.

You will be required to comply with all of Horizon Powers policies and be ready, willing and able to attend work on a daily basis.

What You’ll Bring

• You must have full working rights in Australia.
• Currently in your third or fourth year of study towards an engineering degree at a university eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
• Willingness and ability to meet pre-employment medical requirements.
• A strong interest in the power industry would be preferred.

Horizon Power is committed to supporting Aboriginal employment and female participation and strongly encourage Aboriginal and female students to apply.

How to apply

document, if possible). You will also be asked to answer some preliminary questions.

Applications close: Friday 19th June

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don’t miss your chance!

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.

Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have equal opportunity and, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Learn more about why Horizon Power could be the perfect fit for you: https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/

Position Description - Engineering Intern