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AECOM

3.9
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Civil Engineering - Highways (Feb 2025)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Queensland

      Sunshine Coast

Remote

Maroochydore

  • Australia

    Australia

    Remote work

    • Queensland

      Sunshine Coast

Location

Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 78,000 - 80,000 / Year
  • Additional benefits2-year grad program w/ structured advancement & salary increases, wellness rebate, & volunteer leave
  • Number of vacancies1-5 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 13 Oct 2024
  • Start dateStart date 16 Feb 2025

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. 

The Graduate Program at AECOM

Our 2-Year Growing Professional Skills Program is designed to help build your career at AECOM and ensure you are equipped with a strong foundation to transition into a professional role at the completion of the program.

What our Program offers:

  • Freedom to Grow: thrive in our culture of opportunity, trust, and performance. We offer flexible working and support to help you find the balance you need.
  • Exposure to Iconic Projects: work on high-profile projects with a variety of clients.
  • Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance your technical knowledge with our experts and industry leaders, and gain support towards professional accreditations.
  • Graduate Conference: Participate in a 2-day event to understand our business, meet fellow graduates and connect with business leaders.
  • Training sessions and AECOM University: Develop and grow your skills with various virtual training sessions to build the foundations of your career.
  • Build Connections: Expand your network and engage in events hosted by our Early Professional Connect Committee.
  • Mentoring Opportunities: Exchange experiences and receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.

The Role

Transforming mobility and delivering sustainable outcomes.

As populations grow, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. AECOM delivers comprehensive services from creation to completion and beyond. Our transportation professionals are constantly exploring new ways to navigate a challenging project. Our local knowledge and global capability give our clients confidence and the ability to mobilise large project teams.

The team delivers a range of different projects working with funding agencies, national and local governments, highways authorities and private organisations.

Work on projects from initial concept through to construction and operation, fulfilling diverse design, project management, stakeholder engagement, business innovation as well as technical and site assurance. Every project faces unique challenges, and we take pride in developing inspired, sustainable solutions for our clients. Our collaborative and integrated approach allows us to create, rehabilitate and maintain many of the world’s iconic roadways.

Requirements for Success 

  • You must have completed a relevant tertiary degree in Civil Engineering before starting the 2025 Graduate Program.
  • You must be able to commence work by February 2025. We do consider mid-year finishers, as long as you have graduated and are able to commence by July 2025.
  • Submission of your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcript (please submit all as one document).
  • You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Our Recruitment Process 

Applications are open from 26th September until 13th October.

  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. Behavioural and Logical Reasoning Assessment: Complete our global online assessment.
  3. Phone Screen: Join a 15-minute phone screen to further discuss your application.
  4. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

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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. 

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Australia
Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent ResidentInternational Student/Graduate Visa
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New Zealand
New Zealand CitizenNew Zealand Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Brisbane
6 months ago

Assisting with, and originating / checking engineering and non-engineering documents (calcs, datasheets, drawings, etc.)

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Graduate
Sydney
6 months ago

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

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Graduate
Melbourne
6 months ago

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.

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About the employer

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AECOM

Rating

3.9

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

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.