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2026 Graduate Civil Engineer - Brisbane

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Job Description

At AECOM, you will work in a dynamic environment where your integrity and pioneering mindset are championed.

What Our Graduate Program Offers:

  • 2-Year Graduate program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment.
  • Graduate Induction: Participate in an event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business.
  • Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into professional level role at the completion of the graduate program.
  • Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge.
  • Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge, skills and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression.

About the Role 

Working with a high performing team of engineers, designers and drafters with a passion for digital delivery, you will support the team in delivering projects across a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects. Your role will focus on the core civil engineering discipline, associated with roadworks, stormwater drainage & flooding, earthworks, pavements, water and sewerage infrastructure for key clients across Defence, Transport, Water Resources, Urban Development, Mining and Resource industries. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with best-in-industry peers across our organisation to create whole-of-business success for projects.

How you’ll make a difference:

  • Planning and design of civil engineering infrastructure; roads & transport, stormwater assets (quantity and quality), services/utilities, earthworks, etc.
  • Technical and non-technical report writing in plain English.
  • Use of design standards and practices for civil infrastructure design (for example; QUDM, Qld Main Roads MRTS & Road Drainage Manual & Standard Drawings, IECA Erosion & Sediment Control, Austroads, QUU or Water Services Australia (WSA) Standards, South-East Queensland Local Council Design Guidelines/Standards, amongst others).
  • Detailed Design of Civil elements, including Civil Arrangements Design, Roadway/Carpark/Cycleway/Footpath Geometric Design, Stormwater Pit and Pipe Design (using 12d Drainage Network Editor, DRAINS or equivalent software), Stormwater Quality Assessment (using MUSIC software) PUP Conflict Assessment/Management, Design Management and coordination of multi-disciplinary design inputs.
  • Experience bidding, winning and delivering Civil Infrastructure projects to a high standard, within budget and on time.
  • Commercial/contractual management of projects.
  • Project or Design Management.

As you progress through our recruitment process, you'll have the opportunity to select your preferred discipline and location, along with second and third choices. To be considered for this role, please choose either "Civil - Water" or "Civil - Infrastructure (Hwys)" as your first preferred discipline. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
  • Australian Citizenship is required.
  • Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.

Additional Information

Our Recruitment Process    

  1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.   
  2. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.   
  3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.   
  4. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.   

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. 

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About AECOM 

Work with us. Change the World. We believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve people’s lives.   

We deliver some of the world’s most influential and transformational infrastructure projects. Along with our clients and partners, we have one goal: to leave a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet.   

Our clients count on us to think without limits and partner with them on projects spanning across water, transportation, buildings, energy, the environment, resources, governments, the public realm, the environment and more. We’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. 

Our Commitment  

At AECOM, you’ll work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values your integrity and fosters innovation.  

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients, and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses, to find out more about our visions for reconciliation, check out our website.  

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  • Job type:Graduate Jobs
  • Disciplines:
    Engineering Civil Structural
  • Work rights:
    Australian Citizen
  • Work from home:Hybrid remote
    Hybrid remote

    Employees are allowed to work remotely some of the time but most of the work is done at the company’s physical office. Remote work is considered a perk or a privilege. For example, an employee may work from home for 1-2 days per week.

  • Locations:
    Brisbane
  • POSITION START DATE

    Feb 2026 (approx)

  • Closing Date:7th Dec 2025, 3:59 pm

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