Career Field: Engineering

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Engineering

Overview

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Check out the Internship Company Examples below but know that these are just examples of common employers and not the only possibilities. Students are matched by our Global Partner with an employer based on their interests/experiences and the employer’s hiring needs.

Build Your Own Internship - Location of Your Choice

Not seeing an internship for you below? If you have a very specific internship placement in mind or are looking through our program list and not seeing your location of choice, you still have options! You can “ Build Your Own Internship ,” where you research and secure your own internship while working with the GEO office to receive relevant academic credit. Students are responsible for finding this internship, housing, and travel arrangements independently, which is what differs from the existing internship placement programs that GEO offers. All students will be charged in-state tuition for this program and receive a guaranteed $250-$1000 scholarship.

Buenos Aires, Argentina with Road2Argentina

Non-Profit/Social Impact Internship

Educar y Crecer is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education for children and young people in a situation of socio-educational vulnerability. They design education programs with their own method that allows them to measure their impact and the children's learning.

Education/Social Impact Internship

Uniendo Caminos works with kids and teenagers from low-income neighborhoods to enable them to finish primary and secondary school and reduce school dropout rates. The Educational Centers offer classes and tutoring in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Math, and Language. They believe that "education is an instrument of social insertion."

Cape Town, South Africa with World Endeavors

Biotech Engineering Internship — Cape Town, South Africa

Apply engineering principles to push innovations in synthetic biology, tissue engineering, biosensors, and drug delivery advancing precision medicine and complex disease treatment breakthroughs. This placement suits students interested in engineering, chemistry/biology, or public health/medicine.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting research on synthetic biology and tissue engineering
  • Gaining exposure to biosensor and drug delivery technology development
  • Learning about PCR and purification device applications
  • Contributing to research advancing precision medicine
  • Supporting documentation or testing tied to biotech engineering projects

Sustainable Engineering Internship — Cape Town, South Africa

Contribute to green technology R&D surrounding renewable energy systems, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and other solutions to decarbonize society while sustaining economic growth. This placement suits students interested in engineering, environmentalism and sustainability, or IT/computing.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting R&D on renewable energy systems
  • Assisting with eco-friendly manufacturing process development
  • Contributing to research on decarbonization solutions
  • Supporting testing or data collection tied to sustainability projects
  • Gaining exposure to engineering approaches for sustainable economic growth

Solar and Wind Engineering Internship — Cape Town, South Africa

Witness green energy systems design, construction oversight, grid integration, and policy incentives advancing solar and wind power. This placement suits students interested in engineering, environmentalism and sustainability, or government/policy.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Observing green energy systems design processes
  • Gaining exposure to construction oversight for renewable energy projects
  • Learning about grid integration for solar and wind power
  • Observing how policy incentives support renewable energy advancement
  • Supporting administrative or research tasks tied to sustainable engineering projects

Electrical Engineering Internship — Cape Town, South Africa

Shadow experts focused on power generation, transmission, circuitry systems, electronics, and other electricity applications. This placement suits students interested in engineering, IT/computing, or environmentalism and sustainability.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Shadowing experts in power generation and transmission
  • Observing circuitry systems and electronics work
  • Gaining exposure to a range of electricity applications
  • Supporting research or documentation tied to electrical engineering projects
  • Building foundational knowledge of electrical systems in practice

Civil Engineering Internship — Cape Town, South Africa

Survey building sites, monitor project plans and materials, observe code compliance inspections, and participate in drafting sessions for roads, bridges, rail lines, and other structural projects. This placement suits students interested in engineering, architecture/urban planning, or business.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Surveying building sites and monitoring project plans and materials
  • Observing code compliance inspections
  • Participating in drafting sessions for infrastructure projects
  • Gaining exposure to roads, bridges, rail lines, harbors, and structural project planning
  • Supporting documentation tied to civil engineering projects

Florence, Italy with World Endeavors

Mechanical Engineering Internship in Italy — Florence, Italy

With over 20 years of experience, this organization provides comprehensive services across the entire lifecycle of equipment, including reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, turbines, and pumps.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Gaining exposure to equipment lifecycle services for compressors, turbines, and pumps
  • Supporting technical and project-based tasks assigned during orientation
  • Becoming acclimated to the company's operations and systems before taking on specific responsibilities

Hua Hin, Thailand with Travelbud (Paid)

Paid TESOL/TEFL Teaching Internship

Students will complete a 120-hour TESOL/TEFL course and are paid a stipend to teach English in local schools. Teaching placements (including grade levels) are made based on the intern's experience working with youth, school needs, and preference. Interns learn how to teach and then are supported throughout their teaching period. Students with a strong background in the Sciences or Technology could potentially teach a class in their STEM subject along with their English classes.

Osaka, Japan with CRCC Asia

AI and Technology Internship

Intern with a leading provider of research and development, consulting, and academic training services in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, neurotechnology, virtual reality, and aerospace technology.

Prague, Czech Republic with World Endeavors

Engineering / 3D Design Internship in Prague, Czech Republic — Prague, Czech Republic

This 3D printing and additive manufacturing company specializes in custom 3D printing, 3D modeling, scanning, prototyping, and educational workshops, helping clients turn ideas into physical products.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Designing and modeling prototypes, models, and functional parts
  • Operating and maintaining 3D printers for client and internal projects
  • Assisting clients in translating their ideas into physical objects using 3D printing technology
  • Supporting 3D scanning and prototyping processes
  • Contributing to educational workshops on 3D printing and modeling, where relevant

AI & Biometrics Technology Internship in Prague, Czech Republic — Prague, Czech Republic

This technology company specializes in advanced biometrics and security solutions, employing AI methodologies including neural networks and machine learning to develop software for facial recognition, verification, and identification.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Studying and supporting the development of biometric software tools utilizing neural networks and machine learning
  • Assisting with projects involving computer vision systems for object detection and classification, such as license plates, vehicles, or weapons
  • Assisting with facial recognition project work
  • Supporting the technical team in analyzing and testing data models related to behavioral analysis and identification software

Electrical Engineering Internship in Czech Republic — Prague, Czech Republic

This company specializes in the development and production of non-destructive testing and diagnostic equipment, offering hands-on exposure to electronics and telemetry systems.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Installing cabling and elements of the telemetry system
  • Providing IT support for the calibration laboratory
  • Designing and adapting electronics for 3D printing applications

Seoul, South Korea with CRCC Asia

AI Internship

Support the efforts of an organization that works with AI-powered mechanics and robotics to optimize air conditioning and HVAC systems.

Sydney, Australia with World Endeavors

Civil Engineering in Australia — Sydney, Australia

This organization offers hands-on experience in structural steel design and detailing, working with industry-standard fabrication and analysis software.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting in creating and modifying 3D structural steel models and detailed fabrication drawings using Advance Steel and AutoCAD
  • Supporting senior engineers with structural analysis, material take-offs, and preparation of project documentation
  • Participating in quality control reviews of engineering drawings and helping coordinate project documentation and revisions

Systems Engineering Internship in Australia — Sydney, Australia

Support an Australian company specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data solutions, gaining hands-on experience in systems engineering and data pipeline design. This placement suits students interested in engineering, IT/computing, or environmentalism and sustainability.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Mapping ESG data workflows
  • Designing data ingestion pipelines
  • Developing object-oriented modules
  • Performing systems modeling and simulation
  • Optimizing algorithm performance and contributing to dashboard UI planning

Mechanical Engineering Internship — Sydney, Australia

This large international hotel group offers hands-on exposure to engineering and facilities management within a hospitality setting.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting maintenance and troubleshooting of building mechanical systems
  • Assisting with preventive maintenance schedules and inspections
  • Contributing to energy efficiency or facilities improvement projects
  • Supporting documentation and reporting for facilities operations
  • Gaining exposure to engineering operations within a large-scale hospitality environment

Construction Services/Civil Engineering Internship — Sydney, Australia

With 75 years of experience, this organization provides tools, technology, and software for the global construction sector.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting product or software testing related to construction tools and technology
  • Assisting with research on construction industry trends and client needs
  • Contributing to documentation or training materials for construction technology products
  • Supporting cross-team coordination on ongoing projects
  • Gaining exposure to the construction technology and services industry

Medical Technology Engineering Internship — Sydney, Australia

This medical innovation company produces custom CPAP masks using 3D imaging and printing technology.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting 3D imaging and scanning processes for custom mask production
  • Assisting with 3D printing and prototyping of medical devices
  • Contributing to quality control and testing of finished products
  • Supporting documentation related to design and production processes
  • Gaining exposure to medical device innovation and personalized manufacturing

Tokyo, Japan with CRCC Asia

AI and Technology Internship

Support an engineering firm that develops AI robotics technology to work to solve physical burden and labor shortage of farmers in Japan and around the world.