TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Contribute to the design and development of mechanical systems for railway infrastructure as a Graduate Rail Mechanical Engineer.
- Gain experience across a range of rail projects, working with multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading software.
- Requires a BEng in Mechanical Engineering with a 2:1 or above, and a demonstrable interest in rail engineering.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply early.
About the Role
AECOM is looking for graduates to join their Graduate Development Programme within the Rail Mechanical Engineering team. You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of mechanical systems for the railway network.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the design of mechanical systems for railway stations, depots, tunnels, and other rail infrastructure.
- Undertake engineering calculations, technical assessments, and design studies.
- Support site surveys, inspections, and condition assessments.
- Use industry-leading software and BIM tools to produce drawings, models, specifications, and design documentation.
- Collaborate with civil, electrical, structural, signalling, and telecoms disciplines.
- Support the planning and coordination of construction and commissioning activities.
- Ensure designs promote sustainability, energy efficiency, and whole-life asset performance.
- Participate in project reviews, technical workshops, and client meetings.
- Contribute to innovative engineering solutions.
Qualifications
- BEng in Mechanical Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
- MEng in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.
- Modules in Rail Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, HVAC, Building Services, Power Systems, or related disciplines would be advantageous.
- Demonstrable interest in Rail and Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application within transportation infrastructure.
- Willing and able to work towards chartership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and driven to learn.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively within a team environment.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as early as possible.
- You may include a covering letter. Please provide your predicted/obtained academic grades, available work dates, and locations of interest.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- All new employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
- Hybrid work options are available.