Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Industrial Placement / Water - Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)
Support design, project management and field work on water infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Create and modify CAD drawings and perform design calculations. • Support project management through research, data gathering, and report preparation. • Participate in field visits, conduct site surveys, inspections, and shadow senior engineers. • Engage in meetings with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements and progress. • Prioritise work, collaborate with the team, and maintain independence and initiative. • Submit application (resume, cover letter, transcripts), complete an online assessment, attend a phone screen, and participate in a face‑to‑face interview. • Work in an inclusive environment that respects Indigenous cultures and supports candidates with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad drawings
- ▸design calc
- ▸data gathering
- ▸site surveys
- ▸client meetings
What You Bring
The Water team in Belfast is seeking engineering students for summer placements or longer industrial terms. Candidates will gain experience on dams, reservoirs, water supply systems, and flood‑risk management projects while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, finance, lifestyle, and well‑being. • Enroll in a BEng Civil or Civil & Environmental Engineering program; water‑related modules are a plus. • Demonstrate enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and a clear interest in water engineering. • Possess basic computer skills (Word, Excel) and good report‑writing ability. • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- ▸beng civil
- ▸enthusiasm
- ▸work ethic
- ▸excel
- ▸report writing
- ▸communication
Benefits
Placed alongside experienced engineers, interns will develop technical skills in a supportive culture where learning and development are actively promoted. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and real‑world exposure to engineering practice. AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits, including career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and paid volunteering days. The flexible hybrid model supports work‑life balance, and the company’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion creates a safe, respectful workplace. As a Fortune 500 firm with $14.4 billion in revenue in FY 2023, AECOM provides employees with access to industry‑leading technology, transformational projects, and a flexible work environment that values integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset. The company also supports candidates with disabilities through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. • Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, finance, lifestyle, well‑being, and career development.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-submit application with resume, cover letter and transcript as a single document -complete global online strength‑based assessment -phone screen with early careers recruitment team -face‑to‑face interview at local office