Electrical Apprentice Engineer – Hands-On Trades Career

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Introduction

Mentoring

Networking

Learning from experts

Flexible work options

Career support

Graduate attributes

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Civil or Mechanical Engineer to join our Townsville Water Infrastructure team. You’ll work with experienced engineers across water and wastewater projects, gaining hands-on experience from concept through delivery.

You’ll benefit from mentoring, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and structured development opportunities while contributing to real projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Final-year or completed Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, adaptable mindset.
• Working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility studies, concept and detailed designs, and construction support.
• Assist design development across water infrastructure projects (pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants).
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers across Australia and internationally.
• Participate in site visits, surveys and project meetings with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Contribute to design reviews and project activities including HAZOPs, HAZIDs and safety workshops.
• Develop technical and professional skills through on-the-job learning and mentoring.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Adaptable

Professionalism and integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Job description

2027 Graduate Civil or Mechanical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Due to continued growth across our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure team in Townsville, QLD. Our Water Infrastructure group delivers projects across water and wastewater treatment, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure and mining. Working with clients across Queensland and nationally, we help deliver sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Graduate Civil or Mechanical Engineer to join our Townsville team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, gaining hands‑on experience across a diverse range of water infrastructure projects. With mentoring and guidance from industry experts, you’ll have the opportunity to build your technical skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to projects from concept through to delivery.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Support the preparation of feasibility studies, concept and detailed designs, and construction support.
• Assist with design development across water infrastructure projects (pipelines, pump stations and treatment plants).
• Work collaboratively with civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers across Queensland, Australia and internationally.
• Participate in site visits, surveys and project meetings, working with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Contribute to design reviews and project activities including HAZOPs, HAZIDs and other safety and design workshops.
• Develop your technical and professional skills through on‑the‑job learning, mentoring and collaboration with experienced professionals.

What our Graduate Program offers

• Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
• Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
• Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know‑how.
• Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
• Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
• Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
• Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
• Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do not accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Additional Information

Our Recruitment Process

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
• 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.

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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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