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“AECOM has given me so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different.” – Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead

As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. 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, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

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 .

Are you interested in civil design/drafting? Like working as part of a team? Would like to remain local and earn an income while studying a degree? Competitive salary including superannuation along with other employee benefits.

Job Description

This is a role that will see you learn hands on while studying a degree by correspondence. You will have the benefit of working in an office with staff who have also completed the same study and who are fully committed to helping you become a Civil Designer.





You will assist in the engineering design and documentation for exciting and important infrastructure projects in our region. You will get exposure to projects involving roads, bridges, cycleways, drainage, water infrastructure and renewable energy.

How you’ll make a difference

- Help other drafters/designers develop Engineered sketches/ drawings for various Clients using software such as Autodesk and Bentley packages
- Help undertake quantity calculations for projects to aid cost estimating.
- Undertake field site visits to aid design deliverables.
- Be part of multidisciplinary teams delivering project outcomes.
- Study externally through the University of Southern Queensland Australia (USQ) or Central Queensland University (CQU) an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (4 year part time course) – Paid for upon successful completion

Cairns is one of seven AECOM Queensland based offices.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone that is keen to kick start their career in civil design, that has the drive and motivation to learn from our professional and technical teams, and has the aptitude to apply their studies to real-life work.

The educational requirements for this role are that you have completed, or are currently completing, your Year 12 studies, and will meet the minimum enrolment requirements into an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering through the University of Southern Qld.





The qualities that help you thrive

The successful applicant will need to meet the enrolment requirements for an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering through the University of Southern Queensland (see

We offer a limited number of positions for work experience to interested Year 12 students. Here you work closely with other designers/ drafters/ engineers to obtain a better appreciation for the role.

Join us and let’s get started.
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Additional Information

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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 Qualified Services busin

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