Company Description
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.

Job Description
The Role
Our Water Planning Team specializes in technical water planning. Join industry leaders in master planning, growth servicing, and strategic planning for water and recycled water networks.
Our New Zealand Team are currently collaborating with several clients on water demand management plans, water metering strategies, water security planning and supporting councils with asset management, capital delivery and the latest industry changes to Local Water Done Well regulations.
Gain experience in detailed planning for a diverse portfolio of large infrastructure projects, and urban development projects for developer and utility clients.
You will develop skills in:

• Strategic planning for water and recycled water networks.
• Developing and implementing water plans.
• Conducting water supply and demand assessments.
• Collaborating on integrated water management strategies.
• Preparing reports and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Participating in site visits and data collection.

Our Graduate Program
Our 2-Year Growing Professional Skills Program is 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:

• Freedom to Grow: thrive in our culture of opportunity, trust, and performance. We offer flexible working and support to help you find the balance you need.
• Exposure to Iconic Projects: work on high-profile projects with a variety of clients.
• Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance your technical knowledge with our experts and industry leaders, and gain support towards professional accreditations.
• Graduate Conference: Participate in a 2-day event to understand our business, meet fellow graduates and connect with business leaders.
• Training sessions and AECOM University: Develop and grow your skills with various virtual training sessions to build the foundations of your career.
• Build Connections: Expand your network and engage in events hosted by our Early Professional Connect Committee.
• Mentoring Opportunities: Exchange experiences and receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.

Qualifications
Requirements for Success

• You must have completed a relevant tertiary degree in Civil Engineering before starting the 2025 Graduate Program.
• You must be able to commence work by February 2025. We do consider mid-year finishers, as long as you have graduated and are able to commence by July 2025.
• Submission of your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcript (please submit all as one document).
• You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Additional Information
Our Recruitment Process
Applications are open from 4th September until 25th September 2024.

• 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.

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.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.


Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.