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About the Role
AECOM's Building Engineering team is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to assist on diverse projects across sectors like Defence, Data Centres, Space, Commercial, Hospitals, Highways, Rail & Metro, and Airports. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards and contributing to innovative solutions, including the design of hyperscale data centres with advanced cooling systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing and designing heating, cooling, and ventilation demands, and energy-efficient HVAC systems using sustainable solutions.
- Support the evaluation and inspection of HVAC systems for optimal performance and compliance.
- Help develop proposals, progress reports, and technical findings for clients.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
- Support the development of mechanical design basis assumptions.
- Assist in evaluating different cooling approaches and their impact on efficiency, scalability, and site infrastructure.
Requirements
- Must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Able to work full-time hours from mid-November 2026 to mid-February 2027.
- Must hold Australian citizenship.
- Eligible to obtain the required Defence Security Clearance.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Integrity
Location
- AU - Sydney, NSW
- New South Wales
Work Type
- Hybrid
- 12-week paid internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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
- Global well-being program
About the Company
- AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
- Our Buildings and Places team combines urban planning, building design, and engineering expertise to create sustainable, livable, and equitable cities.
- We deliver projects from strategic planning to completion, fostering connections between people and place.
- Focused on innovation and digital capabilities, we ensure efficiency and scalability across urbanism, architecture, engineering, and project management.
- We work across diverse sectors - social infrastructure, transit, technology, commercial real estate - delivering high-performance facilities that promote long-term health and wellbeing.
- With cutting-edge technology and a global network, we tackle complex challenges to shape the built environment.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- We are committed to delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity
- Everyone belongs at AECOM.
- We’re 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.
- We welcome 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.