Cadetship - Assistant Technical Officer

“AECOM has given me so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different.” – Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead

As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

This is an existing permanent full-time role that will see you learn hands on as part of our experienced Transport team, while studying a degree, to become a Civil Designer.

You will be part of the team delivering the engineering design and documentation for exciting and important infrastructure projects across our region and others within the ANZ business. You will build your design capability through practical and hands on experience with through projects involving roads, bridges, water infrastructure and renewable energy for major clients.

How you’ll make a difference

• Contribute to the team of drafters/designers in the compilation of three-dimensional models, drawings and documentation using industry leading software from providers such as 12D, Autodesk and Bentley
• Undertake quantity calculations to generate bill of quantities
• Assist in the management of design documentation files
• Be part of an experienced and professional multidisciplinary team delivering project outcomes
• Work full time in a permanent role
• Study externally through the University of Southern Queensland Australia (USQ) an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (4-year part time course) with financial support from the business

Townsville is one of seven AECOM Queensland based offices.  

Our 80 dedicated staff in the Townsville office provide engineering/design and project delivery services in the fields of Transport, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, Geotechnical, Water and Project and Construction Management.

Successful applicants will need to meet the enrolment requirements into an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering through the University of Southern Qld.

https://www.unisq.edu.au/study/degrees/associate-degree-of-engineering/civil-engineering

The qualities that help you thrive

The successful applicant will need to meet the enrolment  requirements for an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering through  the University of Southern Queensland (see www.unisq.edu.au/ study/degrees/associate-degree-of-engineering/civil-engineering). Interested applicants may be given the opportunity to undertake work experience to obtain a better appreciation of what the position is about before commencing.

Join us and let’s get started.

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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.