Project Management/ Engineering Intern - Civil/ Construction (Nov 2026)

Company Description

“During my time as a project management intern at AECOM, I discovered the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and strategic thinking. Each challenge taught me something new, and every task helped me grow closer to becoming a skilled project manager.” Elmar Abdal, Graduate Project Manager 

Come grow with us.   

Our program management team delivers structured, outcome-driven projects that create social, economic, and environmental value. With expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage critical programs in defence, transport, clean energy, water, disaster recovery, and more. Partnering with public and private asset owners, we drive transformational change from early planning to project completion, ensuring lasting impact throughout the program lifecycle.

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.  

Job Description

We are a collaborative, high-performing Project and Program Management team delivering complex infrastructure across transport, water, and renewable energy.

As a Project Management Intern, you will be supporting day-to-day delivery activities and helping with coordination tasks while learning from experienced project and program managers.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Support the delivery of major infrastructure programs by helping with schedule, budget, and quality tracking under guidance (e.g., maintaining registers, logs, and dashboards).
• Help prepare and manage project documentation, reports, and stakeholder communications, including meeting minutes, action trackers, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assist in monitoring progress and identifying risks or issues, supporting in updates to risk registers and mitigation actions.
• Contribute across all project stages—from initial planning through delivery and into operation—by helping with PMO processes, governance activities, and status reporting under supervision.

What Our Summer Internship Program Offers

• 12-week paid internship (mid-November to mid-February)
• Real project experience: Contribute to meaningful work and apply your university learning to real-world projects from day one.
• Exposure to iconic projects: Be part of projects that help shape communities, cities and infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
• AECOM Summer Series: Connect with senior leaders from across our business through an exclusive program of presentations providing insight into different career pathways and areas of expertise.
• Work alongside technical experts: Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders.
• Be part of a global business: Experience the benefits of working for a global consultancy, with opportunities to collaborate across teams, markets and geographies.
• Pathway to graduate employment: Successful interns may be considered for future graduate opportunities, providing a direct pathway into AECOM's Graduate Program.

Qualifications

• Summer Intern attributes: Interns who are curious and excited to apply their studies in a professional environment. You'll bring strong communication and teamwork skills, a positive and proactive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity. 
• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Civil or Construction Services. 
• Commencement: Able to work full time hours from 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027. 
• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia and New Zealand before applying. 

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. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.  

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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