Bridge Structures Industrial Placement – Hybrid (Newcastle)

AECO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM's Bridge Structures team invites an Industrial or Summer Placement student to gain hands-on experience across a range of activities, including CAD drawings, project administration, and data analysis. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions, while observing health, safety, and sustainability practices.

Suitable candidates are pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering with a 2:1, show a passion for bridges, and are willing to travel for site visits.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a 2:1 or higher.
• Strong interest in bridge structures and structural engineering.
• Some prior exposure to an engineering environment (e.g., placement, shadowing, or relevant coursework).
• Interest in software-based engineering and design (CAD, 3D modelling).
• Willingness to travel for project-related site visits as required.

Responsibilities

• Producing CAD drawings and supporting structural design tasks.
• Assisting with project administration, record-keeping, and documentation.
• Reviewing and analysing technical data to inform engineering decisions.
• Contributing to problem-solving and developing design solutions under supervision.
• Participating in site visits to gather information or observe conditions.
• Collaborating with engineers and other professionals across AECOM disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Applying health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks, while considering sustainability principles.

Skills

CAD

3D modelling

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Civil or Structural Eng. degree (2:1)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

AECOM's Bridge Structures team invites an Industrial or Summer Placement student to gain hands-on experience across a range of activities, including CAD drawings, project administration, and data analysis. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions, while observing health, safety, and sustainability practices.

Suitable candidates are pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering with a 2:1, show a passion for bridges, and are willing to travel for site visits.