- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: Transportation
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD

Company Description

AECOM has always been so supportive of my career development. From a graduate in the Transport Planning team to my current role as Transport Team Lead – Auckland, AECOM has given so many opportunities to grow . The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different.-Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZ

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 aFortune 500 Most Admired Company, aWGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winnerand anAWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) Engineer to join our growing Rail team in Brisbane.



With a strong pipeline of major rail and infrastructure projects across Queensland and Australia, this is an exciting opportunity to begin your career working on large-scale, city-shaping transport projects.

OHLE is critical for up-to-date rail, especially as cities move toward more sustainable, electrified transport systems.

How you’ll make a difference:

In this role, you will support the team in:

- Support the design of overhead line equipment systems, including wiring layouts and supporting structures
- Assist in developing design documentation and drawings for rail electrification projects
- Learn to apply relevant standards and specifications (e.g. 25kV AC, 750V DC and 1500V DC systems)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as track, civil, power and signalling engineers
- Contribute to construction support activities, including site inspections and technical queries
- Support the identification and resolution of technical issues throughout the project lifecycle

What our Graduate Program offers:

- Graduate Introduction:Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
- Essential Consulting Skills:Master core consulting skills from day one.
- Networking and Learning:Grow your network and industry know-how.
- Mentoring and Career Support:Receive guidance from experienced professionals.




- Learning from Experts:Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
- Flexible Work Options:Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
- Career Pathways:Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
- Graduate Attributes:We’re seeking graduates with solid communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
- Bachelor’s Degree:You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
- Graduate Year:You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
- Commencement:You must have a comma begin work by February 2027. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 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

What sets us apart

We are the trusted global infrastructure leader.

Across the globe, we partner with our clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges, pioneer innovative solutions and deliver a better world.

Our reputation is recognised globally. We are named the world’s top design firm and ranked #1 in Transportation, General Building, and Environmental Engineering by Engineering News-Record in 2025.

We are also honoured to be listed among Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the twelfth consecutive year and recognised as one of the 2

📌 2027 Graduate Overhead Line Equipment Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Brisbane