Graduate Engineer SESA (Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance)

Railway engineering is one of the most important ways AECOM delivers a better world we work on huge complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter-city mobility for millions of people. We are looking for a Graduate Engineer who is a team player and an open thinker and who wants to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure. 

How youll make a difference:  

• Assist in delivering Systems and Safety Assurance tasks across major rail projects working closely with senior engineers within the Rail and broader Civil Infrastructure teams.  
• Contribute to the development of safety assurance documentation including hazard identification qualitative and quantitative risk assessments. 
• Support the capture verification and validation of system and safety requirements. Help maintain hazard logs safety risk registers and assist in the preparation of safety cases. 
• Assist in conducting Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM) assessments and contribute to safety analyses that underpin strong system safety arguments. 

What our Graduate Program offers

• 2-Year Graduate program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment.
• Graduate Induction: Participate in an event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business.
• Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into professional level role at the completion of the graduate program.
• Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge.
• Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.
• Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge skills and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelors or Postgraduate degree in Engineering (Systems Civil Industrial Mechanical Electrical or any related discipline) 
• Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
• Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.

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.  

Ready to push the limits of whats possible 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know. 

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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