Applications for our 2025/2026 Graduate Programme open on March 17th 2025. Keep reading to learn more.

About the 2025/2026 Graduate Programme

Our career development philosophy is simple, you own your own career!

Over our two-year Graduate Programme, we have everything set up so you can drive your own success within a positive and supportive environment.

We believe the best place to learn is on the job so you can expect to work on real jobs for our clients, right from the start. You'll get ongoing support from experienced mentors, development opportunities, support towards professional memberships as well as networking events and access to an established and active graduate social community.

There really is no better place to kick-start your career and start making everyday better in our communities.

About the 2025/2026 Graduate Programme

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Kickstart your career at an award-winning workplace

NZ's 2nd Best Graduate Employer in Engineering Consulting

And 8th place for NZ's Best Graduate employer overall. Awarded by Prosple in 2025.

Top 10 NZ Employer

Awarded by Randstad in 2024, based on 3832 Kiwi surveyed.

Australia's Best Graduate Employer in Engineering Consulting

Awarded by Prosple in 2025

1 | Apply online

1 | Apply online

You’ll need to upload your cover letter, CV and academic transcript (we know this won't be your official one, so just send us where you are at so far). You can also complete optional video submissions to help support your application. 

2 | Applicant screening begins

2 | Applicant screening begins

Once applications have closed, all applications will be reviewed and then shortlisted by our team. If we’re progressing with your application, we’ll invite you to our kickoff session. If your application isn’t successful, we will be sure to let you know via email.

3 | Kick-off sessions

3 | Kick-off sessions

Before all interviews begin, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to come to a one-hour virtual session hosted before the interviews where you can learn more about Beca and the Graduate Programme. You'll also have the chance to ask questions with our current grads and the recruitment team.

4 | Interviews

4 | Interviews

This is where it gets exciting! We want to know more about you, what you like to do outside of university and why you want to join Beca. We’ll also ask you to talk us through a case study exercise, along with standard behavioural-based interview questions. To help you prepare, you’ll be emailed given the case studies a few days before the interview. 

5 | Employment offers

5 | Employment offers

We'll contact you as soon as a decision has been made. If you're offered a job, we will complete a reference check and then send your formal offer online through your candidate profile. A background check will be completed, prior to you starting with us and an education check will be completed at the beginning of 2025 to confirm your qualification/s.

6 | Onboarding

6 | Onboarding

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Beca! Most of our graduates commence in early March where you will be welcomed into our Graduate Development Program. A support person (buddy) will be there to support you to ensure you’ll feel part of the team from day one.

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Applications for the 2025/2026 open on March 17th, 2025

As a Beca graduate, you will join our Graduate Development Programme,  which is a two-year journey designed to set you up for a successful and fulfilling career with us.

That depends on the needs across our business each year. In the past we’ve taken a mixture of engineering students with an interest in civil, electrical, geotechnical, geology, software, mechanical, structural, transportation. Some years we also take survey, GIS, planning, HR, quantity surveying and project management students. We'll share the locations and positions on our website when applications open - follow our Grad Instagram for updates!

We’ve got over 1,500 technical gurus, so you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry. You will gain invaluable consulting experience from our multidisciplinary support network. Plus, you will get exposure to a huge range of markets, from water, defence, education, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, to food and beverage and power – helping you decide what interests you!

Still have questions?

Don't hesitate to reach out to our team

About our 2024/2025 Summer Internships

Learn more about our Summer Internships below:

Applications for the 2024/2025 programme are currently closed

Our summer students usually start work in November after exams are finished. The intern programme is eight weeks long with two weeks off over Christmas and New Year's, so you'll finish up in mid-February.

You will work alongside other interns on a summer intern project – a real business problem facing our industry. 

Yes! Your hourly rate will depend on your experience, year of study and any extra qualifications.

That depends on the needs across our business each year. In the past we’ve taken a mixture of engineering students with an interest in civil, electrical, geotechnical, geology, software, mechanical, structural, transportation. Some years we also take survey, GIS, planning, HR, quantity surveying and project management students. We'll share the locations and positions on our website when applications open - follow our Grad Facebook and Instagram for updates!

We’ve got over 1,500 technical gurus, so you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry. You will gain invaluable consulting experience from our multidisciplinary support network. Plus, you will get exposure to a huge range of markets, from water, defence, education, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, to food and beverage and power – helping you decide what interests you!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any more questions about Interning at Beca

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