Graduate Program

We all leave a legacy. What will yours be?

We are a team of over 56,000 specialists working across 7 continents to deliver some of the world’s most influential and transformational infrastructure projects.

Along with our clients and partners, we have one goal: to leave a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet. We’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.  

At AECOM you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity 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. You will be encouraged to bring your unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients, whilst being supported to develop your professional and technical skills.  

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Our clients count on us to think without limits, partnering with them on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, the public realm, energy and the environment, with the purpose of building legacies for generations to come. Graduates – with their fresh thinking and passion for reimagining what’s possible – are critical to our success.

Our Graduate Program:

Our Growing Professional Skills (GPS) graduate program is designed to help you bridge the gap between formal education and the workplace. The program is spread across two years, drawing on a range of personal development activities, exposure to other graduates and business leaders, and a range of topics designed to grow your business and professional skills.

Along with local site visits, technical seminars, mentoring, and internal and external training, AECOM connects you with leading local and global networks that help you learn, grow, and develop.

As an added incentive, your involvement in the GPS program is fully endorsed for those seeking Professional accreditation. If you decide to do additional studies, we will help you examine your options and identify areas of specialisation to support you in your career.

We are excited to be seeking applicants from a wide range of disciplines.

The career opportunities at AECOM are endless! As you progress through our recruitment process, you will be prompted to choose your preferred role and location, along with a second and third choice.

Recruitment Process

• Feb – March: Complete the job application – please note that you need to submit your resume, a cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcript (please submit all as one document).
• Feb – March: Complete our online strength-based assessment via our assessment provider, Cappfinity
• Feb – March: Complete our one-way video interview.
• May: Attend a remote or locally based Assessment Centre
• May – June: Offers are made