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About the Role

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, develop practical skills, and gain exposure to some of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for a Rail Engineering Intern to join the Sydney team.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design and delivery of rail infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with projects that develop new rail corridors, expand existing networks and improve the efficient use of transport infrastructure.
• Contribute to engineering calculations, technical documentation and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits and learning opportunities to gain hands-on experience across the project lifecycle.
• Build your understanding of rail engineering while contributing to projects that help shape the future of sustainable transport.

Requirements

• Interns who are curious and excited to apply their studies in a professional environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• Adaptability.
• A commitment to professionalism and integrity.
• Must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering with a strong interest in rail.
• Able to work full time hours from 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027.
• Must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand.
• Accepts candidates with student and graduate visas.
• 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.
• 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

• Civil Engineering
• Rail Engineering

Location

• Sydney, NSW
• Australia

Work Type

• Hybrid
• 12-week paid internship
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Intern

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
• Wide array of compensation and benefits programs
• Robust global well-being program
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
• Transformational work with big impact
• Work flexibility

About the Company

• AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond.
• Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world.
• Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure.
• We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.
• 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.

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.