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Graduate Engineer - SESA (Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance)

Railway engineering is one of the most important ways AECOM delivers a better world – we work on huge, complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter-city mobility for millions of people. We are looking for a Graduate Engineer who is a team player and an open thinker, and who wants to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure. 

How you’ll make a difference:  

  • Assist in delivering Systems and Safety Assurance tasks across major rail projects, working closely with senior engineers within the Rail and broader Civil Infrastructure teams.  
  • Contribute to the development of safety assurance documentation, including hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk assessments. 
  • Support the capture, verification, and validation of system and safety requirements. Help maintain hazard logs, safety risk registers, and assist in the preparation of safety cases. 
  • Assist in conducting Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) assessments and contribute to safety analyses that underpin strong system safety arguments. 

What our Graduate Program offers

  • 2-Year Graduate program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment.
  • Graduate Induction: Participate in an event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business.
  • Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into professional level role at the completion of the graduate program.
  • Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge.
  • Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge, skills and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Engineering (Systems, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or any related discipline) 
  • 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 2026. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2026.

Our Recruitment Process    

  1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.   
  2. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.   
  3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.   
  4. 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.  

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