Civil Engineering Co-Op Student

AECOM • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $22 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Engineering Co-Op Student to gain hands-on experience supporting transportation and infrastructure projects in the highway, bridge, and mass transit industries. Projects may include work for the City of Philadelphia and DelDOT’s statewide pavement rehabilitation program, as well as support for clients such as PennDOT, DelDOT, Amtrak, the City of Philadelphia, and SEPTA. The role offers students opportunities to develop technical and professional skills, work with experienced professionals and design technologies, and contribute to infrastructure projects with real-world impact. The position is expected to begin in January 2027 and is hybrid, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have completed at least one year of study.
• Candidates who have completed 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 recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Ability to use MS Office applications.
• Willingness to work diligently to learn new skills.
• Computer literacy and demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to short-term and long-term assignments.
• Dedication and commitment to project goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary-to-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.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Award-winning training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern