Graduate Transmission Line Engineer (Mechanical / Structural) (Feb 2026)

At AECOM, you will work in a dynamic environment where your integrity and pioneering mindset are championed.

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.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, our Transmission & Distribution team is expanding, and we're excited to welcome a

Graduate-level Engineer

to support a wide range of impactful projects across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

How you'll make a difference :

As a graduate project engineer, you'll be mentored by industry experts while gaining hands-on experience in the design and delivery of transmission line projects.

You'll be involved in :

Supporting the concept and detailed design of transmission lines using industry-standard tools such as PLS-CADD.

Assisting with structural assessments and designs of towers and poles using Excel, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE.

Learning to design various foundation types, including grillage, direct-embed, and pile foundations.

Contributing to design reports and project documentation.

Participating in site visits and inspections to see your designs come to life.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree :

A recently completed or soon-to-be completed degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Graduate Year :

You must have completed your studies and have 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.

A strong interest in transmission line design and a desire to work in the energy infrastructure sector.

Familiarity with design software (e.g., PLS-CADD) is a plus, but not essential – we'll train you!

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.

A proactive, self-motivated mindset and a passion for solving real-world engineering challenges.

Additional information

Our Recruitment Process

Submit Your Application

: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.

Online Assessment

: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.

Phone Screen

: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.

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 Maori 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 : / .

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