2027 Graduate Civil or Mechanical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Due to continued growth across our ANZ Water business we are expanding our Water Infrastructure team in Townsville QLD. Our Water Infrastructure group delivers projects across water and wastewater treatment major conveyance industrial civil infrastructure and mining. Working with clients across Queensland and nationally we help deliver sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Graduate Civil or Mechanical Engineer to join our Townsville team. Youll work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists gaining hands-on experience across a diverse range of water infrastructure projects. With mentoring and guidance from industry experts youll have the opportunity to build your technical skills collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to projects from concept through to delivery.

How Youll Make a Difference

• Support the preparation of feasibility studies concept and detailed designs and construction support.
• Assist with design development across water infrastructure projects (pipelines pump stations and treatment plants).
• Work collaboratively with civil electrical process and mechanical engineers across Queensland Australia and internationally.
• Participate in site visits surveys and project meetings working with clients contractors and suppliers.
• Contribute to design reviews and project activities including HAZOPs HAZIDs and other safety and design workshops.
• Develop your technical and professional skills through on-the-job learning mentoring and collaboration with experienced professionals.

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.

For more information visit our Early Careers website.

Qualifications :

• Graduate Attributes: Were seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills a proactive and adaptable mindset and a commitment to professionalism and integrity. 
• Bachelors Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelors or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do not accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Additional Information :

Our Recruitment Process:

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. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
4. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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AECOM is the worlds 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 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time