Company Description
“AECOM fosters a great culture where alignment between people and projects leads to outstanding outcomes."- Colin Rossetti, Sector Director, ANZ
Come grow with us.
AECOM partners with mining and industrial clients focused on achieving zero emissions and optimising production while reducing costs. With a global presence and local leadership, we manage risks and prioritise safety, sustainability, and community expectations. Our services cover the entire project lifecycle—from concept, design, engineering, and project management to commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. We support clients in both greenfield and brownfield mining and minerals processing, helping them adapt to climate change and implement technologies that reduce environmental impact as they work toward net-zero emissions and support low-emissions technologies.
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
AECOM is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team in Townsville, QLD. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent or soon-to-be graduate to develop their technical skills while working on mining and industrial projects alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
You will contribute to the design and delivery of civil infrastructure solutions, including haul roads, pavement design, earthworks, drainage systems, and culvert design, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients.
How you’ll make a difference:
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Assist in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects under the guidance of experienced engineers
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Support the preparation of technical designs, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications
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Contribute to the design of haul roads, pavements, earthworks, drainage systems, and other civil infrastructure components
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Participate in project planning and coordination activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes
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Apply engineering principles and industry standards to develop practical and sustainable solutions
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Assist with site inspections, data collection, and construction support activities as required
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Develop an understanding of project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements
This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on industry experience, and build a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.
What our Graduate Program offers:
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Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
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Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
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Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how.
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Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
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Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
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Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
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Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
For more information, visit our Early Careers website.
Qualifications
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Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
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Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering with structural electives.
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A genuine interest in living and working in Townsville and building a long-term career in North Queensland.
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Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
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Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2027. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2027.
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Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.
Additional Information
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.
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Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
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Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
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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. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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 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.
