Graduate Civil or Mechanical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies. We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimise efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions—ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity—help create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet.

Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. 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. You’ll 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, you’ll have the opportunity to build your technical skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to projects from concept through to delivery.

How You’ll 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.

We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity. You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering. 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.

Our Recruitment Process:

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
• Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength‑based assessment.
• Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
• 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.

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.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. 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.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.