Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Multiple Locations (summer 2026 Starts)

Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Multiple Locations (Summer 2026 Starts)

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Job Description

About Our Team:

Our water resources team delivers projects for several domestic and international private and public sector clients.

Projects will include work on Dams and Reservoirs, water supply systems and flood risk management projects. We can offer a diverse range of experience for candidates with a wide spectrum of interests and career goals. We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more.

You will work alongside our experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.

Here's what you'll do:

• Design: working closely with your manager and peers in the design phase of projects. This will involve creating and modifying drawings using CAD software, producing calculations, and design tasks.
• Project Management Support: assist in project-related tasks like research, data gathering, and preparing reports.
• Field Visits: We will provide site visit opportunities to gain practical experience. This could involve conducting site surveys, inspections and shadowing experienced engineers carrying out supervision.
• Collaboration & Communication: meetings with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges.

Enjoy the perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development through professional organisations such as ICE or CIWEM. This is further complimented by AECOM's Graduate Development programme, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent)
• MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering related MSc would be an advantage
• Water related modules would be an advantage
• Relevant work experience would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
• Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial.
• Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM
• Demonstrable interest in water projects
• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus

Additional Information

Our Recruitment Process

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
2. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
4. Interview: Attend a face to face interview at your local office.

At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

Our Commitment

We are embarking on our cultural journey in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are embracing the richness of Māori and Pasifika peoples and look to share more with you throughout your recruitment journey.

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