Civil Engineering Intern (Nov 2025) (Newcastle)

**Company Description**:

- "AECOM has always been so supportive of my career development. From a graduate in the Transport Planning team to my current role as Transport Team Lead
- Auckland, AECOM has given so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different."
- _**_Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZ_**

**Come grow with us.**

As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, 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.

**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’re looking for a passionate Civil Engineering Intern to be part of our Highways team in Newcastle.

The team delivers a range of different projects working with funding agencies, national and local governments, highways authorities and private organisations. We are currently engaged in a variety of large to mega projects as well as smaller more intricate projects
- all offering a broad spectrum of opportunities. Being multi-disciplinary projects, great opportunities to broaden horizons and gain holistic and all of project experience.

**How you’ll make a difference**:

- Contribute to projects across various stages—from concept design to construction and operation
- Support design, project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical/site assurance activities
- Assist in developing innovative, sustainable solutions to meet diverse project challenges
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver and maintain major roadway infrastructure projects

**What Our Summer Internship Program Offers**

We will provide support and direction to ensure you have an inspiring and positive placement with us, ready to resume your studies in 2026 with new knowledge and practical insights.
- ** 12-Week Full Time Paid Internship (Mid-November to Mid-February)**:Options for flexibility on time frames if needed.
- ** Iconic Project Exposure**:Work on high-profile projects with a variety of clients.
- ** Work alongside Technical Experts**:Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders.
- ** Career Connections**:Build meaningful long-term connections.
- ** Support Network**: Benefit from guidance and support from your manager, team, AECOM University and our Talent Management team to achieve your goals.
- ** Pathway to Graduate Employment**: Explore opportunities to transition to an AECOM Graduate position following a successful placement.

**Qualifications**
- Undertaking a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
- Be in your penultimate year or earlier of study at an Australian or New Zealand University.
- Able to commence work from mid-November 2025 to mid-February 2026 (Flexible).
- You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying.

**Additional Information** Our Recruitment Process**
- ** 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.

**Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?**

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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

**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 secure and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to c Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ra3jr