Industrial Placement / Water - Belfast (Summer 2026 starts)

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Engineering placement working on water projects (dams, supply, flood)

Key Responsibilities

  • cad modelling
  • design calculations
  • data gathering
  • report preparation
  • client meetings
  • site surveys

Tasks

-Design: working closely with your manager and peers in the design phase of projects. This will involve creating and modifying drawings using CAD software, producing calculations, and design tasks. -Project Management Support: assist in project-related tasks like research, data gathering, and preparing reports. -Collaboration & Communication: meetings with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges. -Field Visits: We will provide site visit opportunities to gain practical experience. This could involve conducting site surveys, inspections and shadowing experienced engineers carrying out supervision.

Requirements

  • word
  • excel
  • beng
  • civil engineering
  • report writing
  • communication

What You Bring

-Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial. -Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing. -Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus. -Studying toward a BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree -Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems