Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

Business and technical acumen are valued attributes, where people are given the freedom and encouragement to work in areas that they are not only their strengths but explore other areas of interest. – Dominique Keirens, Technical Director – Water Gold Coast, QLD

Come grow with us. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

At AECOM, you will work in a dynamic environment where your integrity and pioneering mindset are championed.

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.

About the Role

The Ground Engineering and Tunnelling team provides services ranging from feasibility studies, detailed design and construction supervision for geotechnical works. The team supports internal and external clients on a wide variety of projects predominantly in road, rail, airports, renewable energy, commercial and industrial developments, landslip investigation and remediation throughout ANZ and the Middle East.

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer you will be required to share your time between site and office tasks gaining valuable experience as you work through the various phases of projects from commencement to completion. With geotechnical engineering being a part of so many projects you will interact with other design disciplines, stakeholders, end clients and contractors as the project dictates and have the opportunity for short to longer term interstate or overseas travel if you desire.

How you’ll make a difference

Qualifications

Additional Information

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.

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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About AECOM

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. 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022.

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 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.

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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

ReqID : REF54144Y

Business Line : Water

Business Group : DCS

Strategic Business Unit : ANZ

Career Area : Engineering

Work Location Model : Hybrid

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