About the role#
AECOM is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates on a hybrid schedule. You will work alongside senior planners, engineers, and project managers to support transit, rail, roadway, and multimodal transportation projects for local, state, and federal clients.
What you'll do#
- Support transportation planning studies, including corridor, transit, and long-range planning efforts.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization tasks.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, graphics, and presentations.
- Develop materials for public engagement, such as surveys and outreach content, and attend public meetings.
- Research and document information for grant-related programs.
- Participate in coordination activities with project teams and clients.
- Perform general planning and research tasks under the guidance of senior staff.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Transportation Planning, Urban or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field.
- Completion of at least one year of study. Students who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to pursue a Master’s degree are also eligible.
- Coursework or experience related to transit or transportation planning.
- Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS.
- Experience using data analysis or visualization tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Interest in community-based planning and public engagement.
- Knowledge of local, state, or federal transportation programs.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, GA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Note: Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this role.
About AECOM
AECOM is a professional services firm that provides engineering, design, and construction management. The company serves clients in sectors including water, energy, transportation, and buildings. Based in Dallas, Texas, it operates as a public company with over 60,000 employees. It reported 16.1 billion dollars in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year.
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