Company Description

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’recommitted 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 Winnerand anAWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .

Job Description

As a Technical Apprentice, you will work as part of the Bridges, Structures and Ports Team to assist with the delivery of Engineering design projects. This role is a developmental opportunity to build your skill base and gain a more specialised understanding of drafting, design concepts, and processes using AutoCAD and 3D modelling programs. This position is ideal for a motivated, keen individual with a welcoming, positive attitude.

As part of the Technical Apprentice role, you will enrol in a Diploma of Civil Construction Design (or equivalent) TAFE course, which will support your on-the-job learning.



AECOM will support your part-time study by covering the cost of undergoing studies and providing you with a paid day off to attend the course classes.

How you’ll make a difference

- Assist in the production of 2D drawings and 3D models for bridges, structures, ports, transport infrastructure and associated civil works.
- Support the development and coordination of Digital Engineering models using industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Revit and other Autodesk design tools.
- Develop technical drafting, modelling and checking skills in accordance with project standards and quality requirements.
- Liaise with engineers, designers and project teams to support the timely delivery of project outcomes.
- Gain exposure to multidisciplinary infrastructure design, including structures, bridges, ports and civil engineering disciplines.
- Contribute to the preparation of project documentation, visualisations and Digital Engineering deliverables.

About You

- Interest in engineering, drafting and Digital Engineering through on-the-job experience.
- Strong interest in 3D modelling, technical drawing production and digital technology.
- Eager to learn through practical workplace experience and formal study.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive in completing assigned tasks.
- Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications





- High achievement levels in Math and Science (Physics) subjects at High School;
- Completed or Graduating from Year 12;
- Enrolled or willing to enrol in a Diploma of Civil Construction Design;
- Basic proficiency in using AutoCAD;
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

As part of the Apprenticeship, you will be required to pass course exams for the Diploma to achieve successful completion of this qualification.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

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. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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 setting, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a com

📌 Technical Apprentice (Sydney)
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