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AECOM

3.8
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Water Infrastructure Engineer null

Townsville
Work with us. Change the World. We believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve people’s lives.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-5
Salary
AUD 78,000 - 80,000 / Year

2-year grad program w/ structured advancement & salary increases, wellness rebate, & volunteer leave

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Civil Engineering & Construction

Hiring criteria

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • International Student/Graduate Visa

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
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We deliver some of the world’s most influential and transformational infrastructure projects. Along with our clients and partners, we have one goal: to leave a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet. 

Our clients count on us to think without limits and partner with them on projects spanning across water, transportation, buildings, energy, the environment, resources, governments, the public realm, the environment and more. We’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. 

The Graduate Program at AECOM

Our 2-Year Growing Professional Skills Program is designed to help build your career at AECOM and ensure you are equipped with a strong foundation to transition into a professional role at the completion of the program.

What our Program offers:

  • Freedom to Grow: thrive in our culture of opportunity, trust, and performance. We offer flexible working and support to help you find the balance you need.
  • Exposure to Iconic Projects: work on high-profile projects with a variety of clients.
  • Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance your technical knowledge with our experts and industry leaders, and gain support towards professional accreditations.
  • Graduate Conference: Participate in a 2-day event to understand our business, meet fellow graduates and connect with business leaders.
  • Training sessions and AECOM University: Develop and grow your skills with various virtual training sessions to build the foundations of your career.
  • Build Connections: Expand your network and engage in events hosted by our Early Professional Connect Committee.
  • Mentoring Opportunities: Exchange experiences and receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.

The Role

Our team delivers the important water infrastructure projects for the conveyance and treatment of water and wastewater. We are involved in the whole project lifecycle from project definition, investigations, through design phases, construction and commissioning. 

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting in the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects including pipelines, pump stations and treatment plants.
  • Carrying out technical work such as network modelling, design calculations and drawings.
  • Using your strong written and oral communication skills for the preparation of report writing, specification writing etc.

Requirements for Success 

  • You must have completed a relevant tertiary degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering before starting the 2025 Graduate Program.
  • You must be able to commence work by February 2025. We do consider mid-year finishers, as long as you have graduated and are able to commence by July 2025.
  • Submission of your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcript (please submit all as one document).
  • You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Our Recruitment Process 

Applications are open from 6th September until 25th September 2024.

  1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
  2. Behavioural and Logical Reasoning Assessment: Complete our global online assessment.
  3. Phone Screen: Join a 15-minute phone screen to further discuss your application.
  4. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

Our Commitment 

At AECOM, you’ll work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values your integrity and fosters innovation. 

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, to find out more about our visions for reconciliation check out our website. 

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Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Civil Engineering & Construction

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate Visa


New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident


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