AECOM
2021/22 Undergraduate Opportunities - Cairns, Mackay & Rockhampton (Nov 2021)
Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- 1 vacancies
- Apply by 13 Aug 2021
- Start date 14 Nov 2021 - 1 Dec 2021
Make Amazing Happen!
At AECOM we believe that infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Our 56,000 professionals around the world partner with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. From transportation, water and energy, to buildings and national governments, AECOM is the world's premier infrastructure firm. Whether you are an engineer, planner, scientist, project manager or designer, we are looking for people who share our purpose and are passionate about improving the communities in which we operate.
Undergraduates with their fresh ideas and ways of thinking are highly valued at AECOM. With the ever-changing landscape of infrastructure and development in Australasia, we are excited to be seeking our next cohort of undergraduates for our summer intake.
Roles available in Cairns, Mackay & Rockhampton:
Prior to applying, familiarise yourself with our job opportunities, click 'apply now' for more information about the opportunities we have available. This will give you an understanding of what each role entails, allowing you to match your qualifications & interests with the right position.
Below we have included a summary of the roles available in our Cairns, Mackay & Rockhampton offices:
- Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Cairns in our Highways/General team
- Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Mackay in our Highways/General team
- Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Rockhampton in our Highways/General team
Should your application be progressed, we will ask you to specify your preferred role/es at a later stage. We recommend you make note of your preferences now and include them in your cover letter.
Minimum Requirements:
- A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undertaking a relevant tertiary qualification for the role you are applying for
Your Development
As an undergraduate, you will have the chance to work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders, gaining exposure to iconic projects that help shape and connect our cities and communities. This will be a fantastic opportunity to build long-term meaningful connections for your career. We will provide you with support and direction to ensure you have an inspiring and positive placement with us, ready to resume your studies in 2022 with new knowledge and practical insights.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Engineering & Mathematics
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Assisting with, and originating / checking engineering and non-engineering documents (calcs, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
Providing drafting and modelling for a range of projects, attending project meetings, minute taking, responding to internal emails, occasionally external emails, providing software support, coordinating internal teams, providing specialist advice for projects and bids
Super diverse, have been lucky enough to contribute to a wide range range of projects conducting a wide range of tasks. When you start, you'll likely have reasonably mundane tasks but as you build familiarity with the processes and rapport with project managers you will quickly get more challenging and interesting work.
About the employer
AECOM
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Engineering Consulting
Work with us. Change the World. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. We will champion your integrity and innovative mindset.
Pros and cons of working at AECOM
Pros
The flexibility to work from home as I am completing a Masters so it is much easier to finish work and do uni from there rather than worry about commuting etc.
The culture across all teams is the best, AECOM hires GOOD people, not just technical people.
We get a wide range of projects so there is always something interesting to hear about and to participate in.
Great opportunities to network and meet the senior leaders within the company.
The flexibility with helping out in different teams during your graduate years helps you develop a variety of skills and explore which department might suit you best.
Cons
The pay is well below market rate.
Work alternates between being fast or slow, depending on projects won.
Lack of technical work initially, I have only just begun to be involved in technical work despite starting in early 2024.
The inconsistencies in the performance and rewards process.
There is a lot of pressure on billability, even when you cannot do much about it.