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

AECOM; Canberra; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12‑week paid internship

Real project experience

Exposure to iconic projects

AECOM Summer Series

Work alongside technical experts

Global consultancy experience

Pathway to graduate employment

Job summary

AECOM in Australia is seeking a Project Management Intern to support day-to-day delivery activities across transport, water, and renewable energy projects. You will learn from experienced project and program managers while assisting with coordination tasks and gaining exposure to real projects from day one.

This 12-week paid internship runs mid‑November to mid‑February. You will help with schedules, budgets, documentation, risk registers, and governance processes, working with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Enrolled in penultimate year of Engineering, Civil or Construction degree.
• Full-time availability 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027.
• Must have full working rights to work in Australia and New Zealand.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support schedule, budget, and quality tracking under guidance.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and risks.
• Assist PMO processes, governance activities, and status reporting.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Engineering/Civil/Construction degree

Job description

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 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

• Intern attributes: Curious, excited to apply studies in a professional environment; strong communication and teamwork skills, positive proactive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to professionalism and integrity.
• Bachelor’s Degree: In 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: Must have full working rights to work in Australia and New Zealand before applying.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

• Apply and upload resume, cover letter, and transcripts.
• Interview at local office.