"Energy is an exciting place to be working as we continue to see changes in the way we generate, transmit and use electricity across all our markets as we work to decarbonise the industry." Mark Lampard, Director - Transmission + Distribution.
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AECOM’s Energy practice across Australia and New Zealand comprises approximately 250 experts, offering a broad range of services, including consulting, engineering design, energy procurement, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our comprehensive understanding of the entire energy landscape - from generation and distribution to storage and demand-side management enables us to develop holistic strategies that enhance and modernise next-generation energy infrastructure.
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Job DescriptionWith a strong pipeline of projects, this is your chance to help deliver critical energy infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand - spanning transmission, distribution, renewables, traction power, and utility grid connections.
Whether your interests lie in Primary Systems (substation and HV equipment design) or Secondary Systems (protection and control), you’ll gain hands-on project experience, technical mentorship, and exposure to some of the industry’s most innovative engineering solutions.
What will a day in this role look like:
- Supporting the design and analysis of substation primary systems, earthing, cable rating, lightning protection, and insulation coordination studies.
- Assisting in the design and delivery of protection and control systems, ensuring alignment with Australian Standards and client requirements.
- Preparing drawings, calculations, reports, and technical documentation, while developing skills in industry-standard software (e.g., CDEGS, CYMCAP, PSCAD, relay configuration tools etc.).
- Participating in site visits, inspections, and client meetings alongside senior engineers.
- Contributing to bids, tenders, and technical deliverables that shape future projects.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
What Our Graduate Program Offers:
- 2-Year Graduate program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment.
- Graduate Induction: Participate in an event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business.
- Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into professional level role at the completion of the graduate program.
- 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.
The qualities that help you thrive
- Final year student or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering.
- A strong interest in power systems - whether Primary or Secondary.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- A curiosity to learn industry tools and apply Australian Standards in real-world projects.
- Ideally ready to commence work by February 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.
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Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
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.
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.
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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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.
