Is AECOM a good company to work for as a Graduate Engineer?

Graduate Engineer professionals working at AECOM have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 204 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of AECOM employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Graduate Engineer Jobs at AECOM now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Graduate Engineer interview questions at AECOM .

Does AECOM pay Graduate Engineer employees well?

Graduate Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at AECOM with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 204 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Graduate Engineer salaries at AECOM.

How happy are Graduate Engineer professionals working at AECOM?

70% of Graduate Engineer employees at AECOM would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 7% in the past 12 months. Graduate Engineer professionals have also rated AECOM with a 3.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AECOM?

Engineer (497) , Project Manager (420) , Civil Engineer (264) , Graduate Engineer (206) , Senior Engineer (187) , Project Engineer (165) , Intern (157) , Senior Project Manager (129) , Structural Engineer (125) , Consultant (121) , Associate Director (112) , Environmental Scientist (107) , Architect (104) , Mechanical Engineer (93) , Associate (90)

What are the pros of working at AECOM according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people work here and can be excellent resources if you seek them out." ((in 680 reviews)); "Good benefits and they always gave me the tools to move ahead in my career." ((in 546 reviews)); "The pay as a consultant is good and there are a wide variety of jobs and clients to work with." ((in 330 reviews)); "Good work life balance and cab facilities" ((in 288 reviews)); "Great team with diverse skills and background" ((in 268 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AECOM according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is low for area...rent and taxes are high...with minimum wage going up need to open the coffers." ((in 434 reviews)); "Project managers do not follow ethics when it come to the time charges and scope creeping." ((in 168 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 164 reviews)); "No bonus; performance managment system is a joke; must travel for work on own time and no claims allowed for air miles" ((in 133 reviews)); "Long hours and very overstretched" ((in 127 reviews))

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AECOM Graduate Engineer reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(204 total reviews)

Troy Rudd

99% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.3

Work/Life balance

Graduate Engineer employees have rated AECOM with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Graduate Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. AECOM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Graduate Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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204 reviews

4.0

Jun 19, 2025

Good teamwork

Graduate engineer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly working environment and colleagues

Cons

Poor project and workload allocation

4.0

Jun 19, 2025

Solid place to start a career

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of exposure to major projects

Cons

Easy to get lost in a big company

5.0

Jun 3, 2025

1

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse Project Exposure Employees often mention the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact infrastructure and engineering projects globally. Learning and Development Especially for entry-level roles and interns, AECOM provides valuable hands-on experience and skill-building opportunities. Workplace Culture Many reviews highlight a collaborative and supportive work environment, with helpful colleagues and inclusive teams. Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid and remote work options are available in many locations, offering better work-life balance. Global Presence Being a multinational company, AECOM offers opportunities for international collaboration and potential mobility. Good Benefits Health insurance, HMO for dependents, and allowances (e.g., optical) are appreciated by employees in some regions.

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Workload and Stress Field roles and deadline-driven projects can be demanding, affecting work-life balance. Compensation Concerns While pay is decent for interns and entry-level roles, some employees report low annual raises and lack of bonuses or retirement plans. Lack of Direction A few reviews mention unclear expectations and poor communication from upper management, leading to inefficiencies.

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