- Primary Location: AU - Melbourne, VIC - 8 Siddeley Str

Company Description

"I love the incredible level of guidance and support the team provides. They genuinely want to help you grow and if you're ever struggling, there's always someone to help you out. It is inspiring to see the projects being worked on and that I'll be contributing to such amazing work." - Prashona Dawadi, Graduate Civil Engineer

Come grow with us.

As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.

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 .

Job Description

At AECOM, we are passionate about shaping the future of transportation and aviation. With our expertise in transport planning, modelling, infrastructure design and project management, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that connect people and places across cities, countries and continents. Whether it's enhancing airport infrastructure, optimising transport networks or planning for the future of mobility, we're helping create smarter, more sustainable ways to move people.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working on real-world transport and aviation projects while learning from experienced engineers, planners and modellers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

How you'll make a difference:





- Build your technical skills and industry knowledge while working alongside experienced transport planners, modellers and engineers.
- Assist with gathering, organising and analysing transport and engineering data using established tools and procedures.
- Support the delivery of transport planning, modelling and engineering tasks, including technical calculations, analysis and project documentation.
- Learn how industry standards and guidelines are applied throughout the planning and design process.
- Contribute to developing innovative solutions to real‑world transport and mobility challenges.
- Gain exposure to transport modelling, traffic analysis and planning for the movement of people across a range of transport modes.
- Learn how Safe System principles are applied to improve safety outcomes for all road users.
- Participate in project meetings, site visits and multidisciplinary collaboration while building practical experience across a variety of transport and aviation projects.

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 Current 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.

Qualifications

- 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 in Data Science, Transport Planning, Mathematics, Civil Engineering or any related discipline. Must be interested in transport planning and modelling.
- Commencement: Able to work full time hours from mid November 2026 – mid February 2027.
- Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Additional Information

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.

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.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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📌 Transport Planning Intern (Nov 2026) (Melbourne)
🏢 AECO
📍 Melbourne