What Our Summer Internship Program Offers

• 12-week paid internship (mid-November to mid-February)
• Real project experience: Contribute to meaningful work and apply your university learning to real-world projects from day one.
• Exposure to iconic projects: Be part of projects that help shape communities, cities and infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
• AECOM Summer Series: Connect with senior leaders from across our business through an exclusive program of presentations providing insight into different career pathways and areas of expertise.
• Work alongside technical experts: Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders.
• Be part of a global business: Experience the benefits of working for a global consultancy, with opportunities to collaborate across teams, markets and geographies.
• Pathway to graduate employment: Successful interns may be considered for future graduate opportunities, providing a direct pathway into AECOM's Graduate Program.

Economist Intern - Melbourne

AECOM is looking for an Economist Intern to join our Advisory team. You will contribute to real projects across infrastructure, cities, energy and environment, working alongside economists, engineers and planners. We welcome applicants without prior internship experience who demonstrate strong analytical capability, clear communication and a passion for applied economic work.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Support economic analysis for multi-disciplinary projects, including cost–benefit analysis and economic impact assessments.
• Build and refine analytical models in Excel and, where relevant, R/Python/Stata; perform data cleaning and regression diagnostics.
• Prepare high-quality written outputs (briefing notes, slide decks, report sections) for internal and client audiences.
• Visualise results using charts/dashboards (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) to communicate insights succinctly.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and designers to integrate economic reasoning into technical solutions.

Requirements for Success

• Summer Intern attributes: Interns who are curious and excited to apply their studies in a professional environment. You'll bring strong communication and teamwork skills, a positive and proactive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree relevant to the role you are applying for.
• Commencement: Able to work full time hours from mid November 2026 – mid February 2027 (flexible).
• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. Depending on the role and business requirements, we may also consider applications from candidates on student or graduate visas.

Our Recruitment Process 

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.  
• 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.  

About AECOM

Come grow with us. 

Our work in infrastructure creates opportunities, improves lives, and strengthens communities. Early career professionals at AECOM contribute to impactful projects, from enhancing commutes to ensuring clean water access. Embark on a career that matters—where your work not only shapes skylines but also supports a sustainable future.  

Everyone belongs at AECOM. 

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. 

Our Commitment 

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.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan. Check out our website.

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