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

Job Description

AECOM is looking for an Economist Intern to join our Advisory team. You will contribute to real projects across infrastructure, cities, energy and setting, 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.

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.

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 Economics or a double‑major in Economics and Engineering.
- 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 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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📌 Economist Intern (Nov 2026) (Melbourne)
🏢 AECO
📍 Melbourne