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, Health, Mining and Resource industries. 

How you’ll make a difference:

• Understanding of urban development principles, particularly related to site planning and servicing
• Ability to work across multiple, interrelated disciplines such as infrastructure layout, earthworks design, pavements, and stormwater drainage
• Familiarity with site grading and level design
• Basic knowledge of sewer and water reticulation
• Exposure to or willingness to learn civil design software (e.g. Civil 3D, 12d, AutoCAD)
• Understanding of construction documentation and civil deliverables (plans, specifications, schedules)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply engineering judgement to real-world design constraints
• Comfortable collaborating with other disciplines (structural, architectural, geotechnical)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and design reporting

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.
• 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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