Industrial Placement Student Highways (Dublin 2027 start)

Were looking for talented and motivated students to join our Highways Active Travel and Infrastructure team of more than150 an Industrial Placement where youll gain hands-on experience contribute to real projects and develop technical skills that will kick-start your career.

As part of AECOMs Transportation business line youll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to help design develop and improve highway infrastructure that supports safe efficient and sustainable travel.

AECOM are recognised as market leaders in highways public transport and active travel. The team continues to deliver high-profile and impactful projects across the island of Ireland.

What youll do:

Your placement will give you exposure to a variety of highways public transport and active travel engineering tasks which may include:

• Supporting the design and development of highways roads junctions and associated infrastructure.
• Assisting with highway alignment geometric design and the preparation of engineering drawings using industry-standard software.
• Supporting the assessment and development of highway improvement schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports specifications drawings and other project documentation.
• Working with engineers to analyse technical information survey data and existing highway conditions.
• Supporting the design of sustainable transport infrastructure including walking cycling and public transport facilities.
• Assisting with drainage earthworks pavement and other elements of highway infrastructure where appropriate.
• Developing an understanding of relevant design standards guidance and legislation.
• Working collaboratively with engineers technicians project managers and other disciplines to deliver projects for clients.
• Attending site visits and gaining practical experience of how highway projects are developed and delivered.
• Preparing presentations and contributing to meetings with clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering Transportation/Traffic Engineering Highway Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable interest in highway engineering and the design and development of safe efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and numerical skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical information.
• Effective teamworking and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to colleagues and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with good research technical writing and report-writing skills.
• A self-motivated and enthusiastic approach with a willingness to learn new software tools and technical methodologies.

Additional Information :

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.  
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades. 
• You must have permanent right to work in the Republic of Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

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.

About AECOM

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 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 benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time