Company Description
Come grow with us.
Our work in infrastructure creates opportunities, improves lives, and strengthens communities. Early career professionals at AECOM contribute to impactful projects, from enhancing commutes to ensuring clean water access. Embark on a career that matters—where your work not only shapes skylines but also supports a sustainable future.
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
We partner with clients to optimise asset performance through integrated asset and information management, risk and reliability improvement services across transport, water, energy and social infrastructure.
As a Materials and Asset Management Intern, you will support project delivery and learn industry‑standard methods under the guidance of experienced consultants in a collaborative, high‑performing team.
How you’ll make a difference:
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Assist with the development of business processes and change management initiatives related to strategic asset management
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Participate in site inspections and condition assessments of a range of assets
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Support in developing material testing specifications for both new and existing assets, and with durability design for projects to achieve design life
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Practice performance and reliability-based durability design of materials
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Contribute to driving the application of sustainable materials, such as lower carbon concrete
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Develop repair, remediation and rehabilitation solutions for assets
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Contribute to the preparation of key asset management documents such as Asset Maintenance Plans, Lifecycle Plans and Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMP)
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Support the delivery of strategic and technical advice to clients
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Assist in the development of maintenance, operational and capital works programs
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Contribute to whole-of-life asset management solutions for clients
What Our Summer Internship Program Offers
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12-week paid internship (mid-November to mid-February)
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Real project experience: Contribute to meaningful work and apply your university learning to real-world projects from day one.
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Exposure to iconic projects: Be part of projects that help shape communities, cities and infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
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AECOM Summer Series: Connect with senior leaders from across our business through an exclusive program of presentations providing insight into different career pathways and areas of expertise.
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Work alongside technical experts: Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders.
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Be part of a global business: Experience the benefits of working for a global consultancy, with opportunities to collaborate across teams, markets and geographies.
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Pathway to graduate employment: Successful interns may be considered for future graduate opportunities, providing a direct pathway into AECOM's Graduate Program.
Qualifications
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Summer Intern attributes: Interns who are curious and excited to apply their studies in a professional environment. You'll bring strong communication and teamwork skills, a positive and proactive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
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Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Digital Engineering (Infrastructure).
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Commencement: Able to work full time hours from November 2026 – February 2027.
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Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying.
Additional Information
Our Recruitment Process
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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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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 what’s 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 $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.
