2022/23 Undergraduate Infrastructure Designer null

AECOM’s Canberra team is growing! We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Infrastructure Designer. At AECOM, we tailor the position description to work for you and your priorities – we believe in creating an environment where you can be your best self.

AECOM is a great place to work. We prioritise culture, fun and creating an engaging work environment. We offer career development and mentoring for every staff member, as well as social and wellbeing opportunities. We have been recognised for our commitment to gender equity, value diversity and flexible work is visibly led from the top.

Delivering a better world.

At AECOM we’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Our clients count on us to think without limits and we partner with them on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, public realm, energy and the environment, to build legacies for generations to come.

Ideas have no borders and this ethos is embedded in our culture. As an undergraduate, you will have the chance to work alongside like-minded professionals and industry leaders on iconic projects that help shape and connect our cities and communities.

We’re looking for individuals who show energy and enthusiasm. People who like to work in team environments to problem solve. We also are interested in people who naturally care for the team around them. You’ll have good communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility and a pro-active attitude will be key to your success in supporting the Canberra office and the wider AECOM business.

Why join AECOM?

• Preferred employer of choice for graduates;
• Global company – lots of opportunities for travel;
• Our #1 priority is health and wellbeing;
• Over 30% of our office are young professionals;
• Environmentally and socially conscious business and every project has ESG targets;
• Flexible work is business as usual;
• Grade A, fresh and modern office environment in the heart of Canberra;
• Visible respect for our local indigenous culture; and,
• Lots of employee benefits (see below).

We currently have an Undergraduate opportunity within our Civil Infrastructure team. We’re looking for individuals who show energy and enthusiasm. People who like to work in team environments to problem solve. We also are interested in people who naturally care for the team around them.

Undergraduate Infrastructure Designer

The Role:

Our team delivers the infrastructure projects and provides multi-disciplinary design services including design systems, stations, interchanges, precincts, buildings, utilities, road design and structural engineering.

Responsibilities may include:

• assisting in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects including highways, rails and general civil design elements;

Minimum Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills for the preparation of report writing.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Undertaking a Bachelor Design, Science or Engineering Degree

Your Development

As an undergraduate, you will have the chance to work alongside graduates, technical experts and industry leaders, gaining exposure to iconic projects that help shape and connect our cities and communities. This will be a fantastic opportunity to build long-term meaningful connections for your career.

We will provide you with support and direction to ensure you have an inspiring and positive placement with us, ready to resume your studies in 2023 with new knowledge and practical insights.

Benefits at AECOM:

• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
• Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part-time and job share options
• Working from Home Tool Kits + Mobile Phone
• State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
• Corporate Employee discounts from up to 400 retailers
• Wellbeing benefits e.g. vaccinations, health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Professional memberships
• Professional and technical development opportunities.