Industrial Placement Student; Summer or – Transportation

Overview

Company Description AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital.

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Job Description
Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we deliver a better world through infrastructure that improves lives and communities. Our Transportation business line plays a vital role in connecting people and places through safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions. We plan, design, and deliver projects across roads, bridges, rail, and traffic systems, working on some of the most complex and high-profile transport schemes in the UK and Ireland.

From major highway improvements and smart motorways to new rail infrastructure and station redevelopments, to urban mobility projects that encourage active travel and reduce congestion, our work shapes the future of transportation. We combine digital innovation with engineering excellence to create solutions that improve connectivity, support economic growth, and promote sustainability.

We’re looking for talented and motivated students to join our Transportation business line on an Industrial Placement, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and develop skills that will kick-start your career.

Transportation at AECOM is organised into two main areas:

• STAP (Streets & Technology, Planning, Highways, Tunnelling, Ports)
• RSGE (Rail, Structures, Ground Engineering)

Your role will vary depending on the team you join, but you could be involved in:

• Designing and modelling urban streets and junctions using industry-leading software
• Supporting active travel and sustainable transport solutions
• Assisting with the integration of digital technology in transport networks

• Supporting transport planning and demand forecasting studies
• Conducting feasibility and corridor studies for new transport routes
• Contributing to business cases and policy reviews for infrastructure development

• Designing and modelling highway alignments and junction improvements
• Preparing geometric designs, drainage systems, and pavement analysis
• Assisting in safety audits and traffic management solutions

• Supporting tunnel design and analysis for road or rail projects
• Assisting in geotechnical assessments and structural modelling
• Contributing to feasibility studies and construction methodologies

• Assisting in the planning and design of port infrastructure and marine facilities
• Supporting studies on capacity, layout, and logistics for ports and harbours
• Preparing technical drawings and reports for maritime transport projects

• Designing and assessing rail infrastructure, including stations and track layouts
• Supporting rail systems integration and alignment design
• Assisting in signalling and electrification interface planning

• Performing structural design and assessment for bridges and transport-related structures
• Supporting inspections and condition assessments of existing assets
• Preparing structural calculations and design documentation

• Supporting ground investigations for transportation projects
• Assisting in foundation and retaining structure design
• Conducting geotechnical analysis for tunnels, bridges, and rail systems

• Are currently studying towards one of the following degrees:
  Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, Railway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Urban or Transport Planning;
• Are passionate about shaping the future of transportation and mobility;
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Are analytical and detail-oriented;
• Hold solid Microsoft…