Key Takeaways
- Join AECOM's Highways and Streets practice as a Graduate Engineer in Belfast.
- Work on diverse transport network projects, gaining experience across the full project lifecycle.
- Requires a BEng (2:1 or above) in Civil Engineering, General Engineering, or Geography, with strong analytical and communication skills.
- Hybrid working options available; visa sponsorship is not provided.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking talented and motivated graduates to join its Highways and Streets practice across the UK and Ireland (UK&I). The Belfast team focuses on creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport networks.
Work involves the development and appraisal of solutions for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, including road and street design, traffic signals, cycle facilities, traffic management, and traffic modelling. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and technical professionals in multidisciplinary teams.
Projects span the full lifecycle, from concept and preliminary design through to modelling, detailed design, and implementation.
What You’ll Do
As a Graduate Engineer, you will be supported by experienced engineers, receiving guidance and mentoring to develop technical knowledge and professional skills. You will work on live projects with structured training in traffic engineering and design.
Initial responsibilities include supporting design development, attending site visits, meetings, and workshops, and collaborating with clients and other design professionals.
You will receive training in relevant engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and develop an understanding of digital engineering and BIM processes.
As you gain experience, you will take on more responsibility for project tasks and technical deliverables, with opportunities to contribute to projects from inception to completion.
Potential project experience includes:
- Highway and street design
- Junction and intersection design
- Cycle lane and active travel design
- Bus priority and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) schemes
- Greenway design
- Streetscape and urban improvement projects
- Feasibility studies and scheme development
- Road safety assessments and audits
Qualifications
- Academic: BEng in Civil Engineering, General Engineering or Geography, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above. An MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above, or an MA/MSc in Geography, Transport Planning, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline would be advantageous.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Genuine interest in engineering, transport, and the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport networks.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical information.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good technical and report-writing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively while contributing to the wider team.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative, focus, and a willingness to learn.
- Enthusiastic, technically minded, and motivated, with ambition and drive.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early as CVs will be reviewed, and candidates may receive an advanced offer.
- Include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- You must have permanent right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not offered.
- Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is required.