Industrial Placement Student - Highways (Dublin - 2027 start)

AECOM · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

  • Internship
  • Internship
  • Posted 2026-09-15
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
We’re looking for talented and motivated students to join our Highways, Active Travel and Infrastructure team of more than150+ staff.on an Industrial Placement, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to real projects, and develop technical skills that will kick-start your career.
As part of AECOM’s Transportation business line, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to help design, develop, and improve highway infrastructure that supports safe, efficient, and sustainable travel.
AECOM are recognised as market leaders in highways, public transport and active travel. The team continues to deliver high-profile and impactful projects across the island of Ireland.
What you’ll do:
Your placement will give you exposure to a variety of highways, public transport and active travel engineering tasks, which may include:

• Supporting the design and development of highways, roads, junctions, and associated infrastructure.

• Assisting with highway alignment, geometric design, and the preparation of engineering drawings using industry-standard software.

• Supporting the assessment and development of highway improvement schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.

• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, drawings, and other project documentation.

• Working with engineers to analyse technical information, survey data, and existing highway conditions.

• Supporting the design of sustainable transport infrastructure, including walking, cycling, and public transport facilities.

• Assisting with drainage, earthworks, pavement, and other elements of highway infrastructure where appropriate.

• Developing an understanding of relevant design standards, guidance, and legislation.

• Working collaboratively with engineers, technicians, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver projects for clients.

• Attending site visits and gaining practical experience of how highway projects are developed and delivered.

• Preparing presentations and contributing to meetings with clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrable interest in highway engineering and the design and development of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical information.

• Effective teamworking and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to colleagues and project stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong attention to detail, with good research, technical writing, and report-writing skills.

• A self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn new software, tools, and technical methodologies.

Additional Information
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.    

• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

• You must have permanent right to work in the Republic of Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.
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