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AECOM is seeking a Graduate Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) Engineer to join our growing Rail team in Brisbane. With a strong pipeline of major rail and infrastructure projects across Queensland and Australia, this is an exciting opportunity to begin your career working on large-scale, city-shaping transport projects.
OHLE is critical for modern rail, especially as cities move toward more sustainable, electrified transport systems.
How you’ll make a difference:
In this role, you will support the team in:
- Support the design of overhead line equipment systems, including wiring layouts and supporting structures
- Assist in developing design documentation and drawings for rail electrification projects
- Learn to apply relevant standards and specifications (e.g. 25kV AC, 750V DC and 1500V DC systems)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as track, civil, power and signalling engineers
- Contribute to construction support activities, including site inspections and technical queries
- Support the identification and resolution of technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
What our Graduate Program offers:
- Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
- Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
- Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how.
- Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
- Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
- Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
- Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
For more information, visit our Early Careers website.
- Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
- Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
- Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
- Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2027. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2027.
- Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.
Our Recruitment Process:
- Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
- Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
- Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
- Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What sets us apart
We are the trusted global infrastructure leader.
Across the globe, we partner with our clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges, pioneer innovative solutions and deliver a better world.
Our reputation is recognised globally. We are named the world’s top design firm and ranked #1 in Transportation, General Building, and Environmental Engineering by Engineering News-Record in 2025.
We are also honoured to be listed among Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the twelfth consecutive year and recognised as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for our commitment to integrity and creating positive impact.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
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