Civil Engineering Co-Op Student

AECOM•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Engineering Co-Op Student to gain hands-on experience on transportation and infrastructure projects involving highways, bridges, and mass transit. Project work may support clients including the City of Philadelphia, DelDOT, PennDOT, Amtrak, and SEPTA. The role offers students experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects, with opportunities to learn industry practices, use technology, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop technical and professional skills. The position is expected to begin in January 2027. The student will assist with design calculations and plan development, review field information, and may conduct field inspections of existing facilities. The role may also involve determining right-of-way requirements, coordinating with utilities, developing detailed plans across project phases, and using design software. Interns are expected to apply technical training to basic calculations and contribute to both short-term assignments and longer-term projects.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have completed at least one year of study.
Bachelor's degree graduates planning to continue with a Master's degree may apply; recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor's degree during the most recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline.
Computer literacy and demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to short-term and long-term assignments.
Dedication and commitment to project goals.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work well in a team setting.
Ability to utilize MS Office applications.
Willingness to work diligently to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with preliminary through final design calculations and plan development.
Review field information.
Conduct possible field inspections of existing facilities.
Determine right-of-way requirements.
Coordinate with utilities.
Participate in detailed plan development for all phases of a design project.
Use AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, or other design software packages.
Apply technical training to perform basic calculations.
Adjust to short-term assignments while remaining dedicated to long-term projects.