Environmental Scientist / Engineer - Graduate Program (Feb 2026)

We are looking for Graduate Environmental Scientists / Engineers to join our Ecology, Geoscience + Remediation, Impact Assessment and Planning teams.

Join us in a permanent role, kick-starting with a 2-Year development program, designed to help build your career at AECOM and ensure you are equipped with a strong foundation to transition into a professional role at the completion of the program. 

What our Program Offers 

• 2-Year Graduate Program: Kickstart your career in a dynamic and flexible work environment. Enjoy flexible start times, a hybrid work setup, and much more!
• Graduate Conference: Upon commencement, participate in a two-day event to meet fellow graduates and engage with senior business leaders.
• ​​Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge.
• Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.
• Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge, skills and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression.

Our Opportunities 

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

To help you make the best decision based on your background and interests, we encourage you to explore our job opportunities document that can be found in our website. 

We are seeking Graduate Environmental Scientists / Engineers to join the following teams:

• Ecology
• Geoscience + Remediation
• Impact Assessment
• Planning

Requirements for Success  

• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a relevant Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree for the role you are applying for.
• Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
• Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.
• ​​​Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Our Recruitment Process  

Our applications are open from 7 March 2025 to 6 April 2025. 

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
• Behavioural and Logical Reasoning Assessment: Complete our global online assessment.
• Phone Screen: Join a 15-minute phone screen to further discuss your application.
• Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

About AECOM 

Work with us. Change the World. We believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve people’s lives.   

We 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.   

Our clients count on us to think without limits and partner with them on projects spanning across water, transportation, buildings, energy, the environment, resources, governments, the public realm, the environment and more. We’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.   

Our Commitment  

At AECOM, you’ll work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values your integrity and fosters innovation.  

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.   

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.   

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