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About the Role
AECOM's Water Resources team is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to collaborate with experienced professionals on real-world projects. This internship offers the chance to contribute to flood studies, stormwater management, water quality assessments, and urban water design, gaining practical experience from day one.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a range of projects, including flood studies, stormwater management, water quality assessments, and urban water design, under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Assist in delivering water sensitive urban design (WSUD), drainage design, and hydraulic modelling for varied infrastructure projects by compiling data, preparing inputs, and helping with draft deliverables under supervision.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to both local and national initiatives, contributing to coordinated and integrated solutions.
- Support project coordination activities, help with report drafting and documentation, and observe or assist with client engagement, depending on interests and project needs.
Requirements
- Must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Must have an interest in working with water with electives in flooding, hydraulics or similar.
- Able to work full time hours from mid November 2026 – mid February 2027.
- Potential to continue on a part time basis after the summer internship, during your final year of study, depending on project needs.
- Must have full working rights to work in Australia before applying.
- Accepts candidates with student and graduate visas.
- Submit application with resume, cover letter, and academic transcripts as one document.
- Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Positive attitude
- Proactive attitude
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Integrity
Location
- AU - Sydney, NSW
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Paid internship
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Postgraduate degree
Benefits
- 12-week paid internship
- Real project experience
- Exposure to iconic projects
- AECOM Summer Series: Connect with senior leaders
- Work alongside technical experts
- Be part of a global business
- Pathway to graduate employment
- Flexibility with hybrid work options
- Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
- Transformational work with big impact
- Work flexibility
- Global well-being program
About the Company
- AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies.
- Specializes in asset management and offers comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure.
- Optimizes efficiency, increases ROI, and reduces costs for water infrastructure.
- Trusted by municipal water companies to ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection.
- Solutions range from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity, helping create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities.
- 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.
- Works on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- Committed to delivering a better world through unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
Equal Opportunity
- Everyone belongs at AECOM.
- Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- 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.
- Welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.