Civil Engineering Intern

**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?** **Learn more about life at AECOM**: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more **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 safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to c