Canberra
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Delivering a better world.
At AECOM we’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Our clients count on us to think without limits and we partner with them on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, public realm, energy and the environment, to build legacies for generations to come.
Ideas have no borders and this ethos is embedded in our culture. As a undergraduate, you will have the chance to work alongside like-minded professionals and industry leaders on iconic projects that help shape and connect our cities and communities.
We’re looking for individuals who show energy and enthusiasm. People who like to work in team environments to problem solve. We also are interested in people who naturally care for the team around them. You’ll have good communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility and a pro-active attitude will be key to your success in supporting the Canberra office and the wider AECOM business.
Undergraduate Landscape Architect
The Role: AECOM helps clients create distinctive environments where architecture, landscape, company culture and local community merge to create a ‘place’.
We approach design in an integrated way through exploration and holistic thinking, basing our design on the symbiotic relationship between land, form, structure, systems, and materials to drive high performing buildings. We provide a comprehensive approach grounded in our expertise in each aspect of the project lifecycle.
Placement will involve:
Please view our other Undergrad opportunities on our website. This overview has all the roles available across Australia NZ and there may be other roles that are of interest to you.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Your Development
As an undergraduate, you will have the chance to work alongside graduates, technical experts and industry leaders, gaining exposure to iconic projects that help shape and connect our cities and communities. This will be a fantastic opportunity to build long-term meaningful connections for your career.
We will provide you with support and direction to ensure you have an inspiring and positive placement with us, ready to resume your studies in 2023 with new knowledge and practical insights.
Assisting with, and originating / checking engineering and non-engineering documents (calcs, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
Providing drafting and modelling for a range of projects, attending project meetings, minute taking, responding to internal emails, occasionally external emails, providing software support, coordinating internal teams, providing specialist advice for projects and bids
Super diverse, have been lucky enough to contribute to a wide range range of projects conducting a wide range of tasks. When you start, you'll likely have reasonably mundane tasks but as you build familiarity with the processes and rapport with project managers you will quickly get more challenging and interesting work.
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Engineering Consulting
Work with us. Change the World. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. We will champion your integrity and innovative mindset.
The flexibility to work from home as I am completing a Masters so it is much easier to finish work and do uni from there rather than worry about commuting etc.
The culture across all teams is the best, AECOM hires GOOD people, not just technical people.
We get a wide range of projects so there is always something interesting to hear about and to participate in.
Great opportunities to network and meet the senior leaders within the company.
The flexibility with helping out in different teams during your graduate years helps you develop a variety of skills and explore which department might suit you best.
The pay is well below market rate.
Work alternates between being fast or slow, depending on projects won.
Lack of technical work initially, I have only just begun to be involved in technical work despite starting in early 2024.
The inconsistencies in the performance and rewards process.
There is a lot of pressure on billability, even when you cannot do much about it.