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About the Role

As an Electrical Engineering Intern within our Transmission & Distribution team, you will support primary and secondary substation design across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), gaining exposure to the breadth of T&D electrical engineering so you can explore your interests and potential career path with us. You will work alongside a supportive, experienced team and high-calibre clients, assisting with substation electrical design tasks and studies such as grounding, lightning protection, and introductory power systems analysis. Each week will bring new learning opportunities and real project experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with substation primary/secondary design inputs and draft brief sections of reports/specifications under guidance.
Join supervised site visits and basic testing (e.g., soil resistivity), then capture and organise field data for design use.
Providing construction support during the build phase while collaborating across multiple disciplines to deliver projects.
Supporting project delivery by preparing budget estimates and ensuring outputs meet time, quality, and cost objectives.

Requirements

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.
Must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Able to work full time hours from 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027.
Must have full working rights to work in Australia and New Zealand before applying.
Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
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.
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

Communication skills
Teamwork skills
Adaptability
Professionalism
Integrity
Substation primary/secondary design
Report writing
Specification writing
Site visits
Basic testing (e.g., soil resistivity)
Field data capture and organisation
Construction support
Budget estimation
Power systems analysis

Location

Australia
New Zealand
AU - Sydney, NSW

Work Type

Hybrid
Full time

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
Hybrid work options
Global well-being program
Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
Transformational work with big impact
Work flexibility

About the Company

AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients.
Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernise next generation energy infrastructure.
We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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.
See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.