Graduate Water Resources Engineer

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Company Description

Work with us. Change the World. We believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve people’s lives.

We deliver some of the world’s most influential and transformational infrastructure projects. Along with our clients and partners, we have one goal: to leave a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet.

Our clients count on us to think without limits and partner with them on projects spanning across water, transportation, buildings, energy, the environment, resources, governments, the public realm, the environment and more. We’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.


Job Description

Start your career with impact. Shape water solutions that benefit communities and the environment.

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 Team

Our Water team in Northern Queensland is growing, and we’re excited to offer a fantastic graduate opportunity for an enthusiastic Water Resources Engineer to join AECOM in our Townsville office.

You'll be part of a highly respected, industry-leading team delivering innovative water resources projects across a wide range of sectors—including flood risk management, nature-based solutions, mine water management, water quality assessments, and major infrastructure development.

As a Graduate Water Resources Engineer, you will:

Work alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and planners on real-world projects from day one.
Contribute to a range of projects including flood studies, stormwater management, mine water assessments, and urban water design.
Support the delivery of water sensitive urban design (WSUD), drainage design, and hydraulic modelling for a variety of infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to both local and national initiatives.
Have the opportunity to get involved in project coordination, report writing, and client engagement, depending on your interests.
Be supported through structured graduate development, including mentoring, technical training, and assistance in working towards CPEng and RPEQ accreditation.

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for:

Final year students or recent graduates with a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
A passion for water resources, sustainability, and solving complex challenges.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow.
You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
You must be able to commence work by February 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.

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.
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
At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

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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. 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. Read more