Transportation Planning Intern

About the Role

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. This is an opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event includes a networking mixer on Wednesday evening and interviews on Thursday.

AECOM is seeking Transportation Planning Interns to join teams in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, or South Carolina. This position is expected to begin in May 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and project development activities for transportation projects under supervision.
• Supporting planning studies and reports for new and updated plans and programs.
• Collecting statistical data and preparing reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, roadway network, crash records, and asset inventories.
• Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze data and prepare detailed maps for reports.
• Conducting concept level evaluation of transportation improvement options.
• Documenting and presenting findings on transportation planning projects.
• Researching current transportation-related topics at local, State, and Federal levels and documenting findings.
• Assisting with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience in preparing graphics and visuals for a technical and public audience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Biology, Planning, Urban Design, or related field and must have completed at least two years of study.
• Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree and plan to continue with a Master's degree are eligible.
• Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor's degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.
• Desire to help shape high quality transit systems in cities across the United States.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills.
• Involved in student organizations.
• Ability to work as a member of a team or perform independent work as required.

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available.

Relocation assistance is not available.