Graduate Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) (Feb 2026)

Join us in a permanent role, kick-starting with a 2-Year development program, 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 Graduate Program Offers:

• 2-Year Graduate Program:Kickstart your career in a dynamic and flexible work environment. Enjoy flexible start times, a hybrid work setup, and much more!
• Graduate Conference:Upon commencement, participate in a two-day event to meet fellow graduates and engage with senior business leaders.
• 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 Role

As a Graduate Engineer within our highly successful Transmission & Distribution team, you will be involved in both the primary and secondary design of substation projects throughout Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). When you transition to a professional-level role, you can decide where your interests lie and what opportunities you want to pursue further.

You'll be working in a supportive, experienced team with a wide range of high-calibre clients on the preparation of substation electrical drawings and studies such as grounding, lightning protection, and power systems analysis. Each day will provide new opportunities and challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree:You must be in your final year or have completed a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree inElectrical Engineering.Interest in power/power papers preferable.
• Graduate Year:You must have completed your studies and graduated before starting the program.
• Commencement:You must be able to commence work by February 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.

Additional information Our Recruitment Process

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. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
4. 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.

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.

Our Commitment

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.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: