"The team made me feel like a seasoned skilled from day one with real multi disciplinary projects, realistic deadlines and technical coaching. This helped sharpen my focus on the final university year and capstone project." – Levi Hoffman, Graduate Structural Engineer
Come grow with us.
AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ.
We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.
Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world.
Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.
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 **** Winner
and an
AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer
.
Job Description
The Role
As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop both your
technical engineering expertise
and
project delivery skills
.
Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers, you will contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure projects while gaining exposure to project planning, stakeholder engagement, commercial management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
This role is ideal for graduates who are interested in building a career that combines strong technical capability with future leadership and project management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
Assist in the structural assessment, analysis, and design of bridges, marine structures, rail infrastructure, buildings, and other transport assets.
Support inspections, condition assessments, load ratings, rehabilitation studies, and engineering investigations.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
Participate in site inspections, construction support activities,



and engineering assurance reviews.
Apply Australian Standards, client requirements, and engineering best practice principles to project delivery.
Contribute to innovative engineering solutions, digital engineering initiatives, and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
Project Management & Delivery Responsibilities
Support project managers in the planning and delivery of projects across the asset lifecycle.
Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, cost tracking, and progress reporting.
Participate in project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Help manage project risks, opportunities, quality requirements, and safety obligations.
Support multidisciplinary collaboration across transport, civil, maritime, geotechnical, environmental, and construction teams.
Develop commercial awareness by contributing to project budgeting, change management, and proposal preparation activities.
Build communication and stakeholder management skills through client interactions and project workshops.
Qualifications
Final-year student or recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
Strong interest in structural engineering and infrastructure projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
This role is for the **** Graduate Program.
Commencement is from February **** - August ****.
Exposure to structural analysis and design software.
Previous internship, vacation work, or industry experience in consulting, construction, or infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated interest in project management, leadership, and project delivery.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year ****.
See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
We also provide a robust global well-being program.
We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Prospect Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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