Graduate Acoustic Engineer

  • Full-time
  • State/Province: Queensland
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
  • Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
  • Work Location Model: Hybrid
  • Operating Group: International
  • Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD

Company Description

"Contributing to city-shaping and iconic building projects, knowing that my work adds tangible value to the built environment." B+P - Zamaneh Khoshdel, Facades Team Lead, VIC + SA

Come grow with us. 

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

At AECOM, our acoustics specialists are at the forefront of advising clients on environmental and occupational acoustics, transport infrastructure noise, industrial noise control, audio privacy, and building acoustic design. Based in Brisbane, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team delivering innovative solutions across a diverse range of projects. 

How you’ll make a difference: 

  • Conduct site visits to measure and observe acoustic conditions. 
  • Perform acoustic predictions, calculations, and 3D modelling. 
  • Provide design recommendations and conduct research. 
  • Attend client and design team meetings to share your expertise. 
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. 

What our Early Career Program offers: 

  • 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. 

Qualifications

  • Attributes: We’re seeking graduates and early career professionals 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 Mechanical Engineering or any related discipline. With a strong interest in working in acoustics.
  • Commencement: We have exciting project work commencing right now! We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2027 or young professionals able to start immediately.
  • Due to the nature of some of our projects, Australian Citizenship is desired.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
  • Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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