Technical Apprentice - Civil

Come grow with us.   

As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation. 

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.  

As a Technical Apprentice, you will work as part of the Bridges, Structures and Ports Team to assist with the delivery of Engineering design projects. This role is a developmental opportunity to build your skill base and gain a more specialised understanding of drafting, design concepts, and processes using AutoCAD and 3D modelling programs. This position is ideal for a motivated, keen individual with a welcoming, positive attitude.

As part of the Technical Apprentice role, you will enrol in a Diploma of Civil Construction Design (or equivalent) TAFE course, which will support your on-the-job learning. AECOM will support your part-time study by covering the cost of undergoing studies and providing you with a paid day off to attend the course classes.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Assist in the production of 2D drawings and 3D models for bridges, structures, ports, transport infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Support the development and coordination of Digital Engineering models using industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Revit and other Autodesk design tools.
• Develop technical drafting, modelling and checking skills in accordance with project standards and quality requirements.
• Liaise with engineers, designers and project teams to support the timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Gain exposure to multidisciplinary infrastructure design, including structures, bridges, ports and civil engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation, visualisations and Digital Engineering deliverables.

About You

• Interest in engineering, drafting and Digital Engineering through on-the-job experience.
• Strong interest in 3D modelling, technical drawing production and digital technology.
• Eager to learn through practical workplace experience and formal study.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive in completing assigned tasks.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• High achievement levels in Math and Science (Physics) subjects at High School;
• Completed or Graduating from Year 12;
• Enrolled or willing to enrol in a Diploma of Civil Construction Design;
• Basic proficiency in using AutoCAD;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

As part of the Apprenticeship, you will be required to pass course exams for the Diploma to achieve successful completion of this qualification.

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.  
2. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.  
3. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.  

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.  

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.