Civil Engineering Intern - Roadway Design - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

1d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Roadway Design team in our Raleigh, NC offices. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in roadway and transportation engineering while working alongside experienced engineers on projects from initial concept through construction. This internship is expected to begin in Summer 2027. AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and must have completed 2 years of study.
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, and other team members.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or basic understanding of civil engineering, roadway design, transportation engineering, highway design, or traffic engineering.
Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or other CAD software through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
Basic understanding of roadway geometry and civil design principles.
Familiarity with NCDOT Design Manuals, Plan Preparation Guides, or Standard Drawings is a plus.
Previous civil engineering, transportation, roadway, internship, or co-op experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Willingness and ability to learn MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and NCDOT roadway design standards.
Interest in pursuing EIT certification after graduation.
Interest in pursuing a career in roadway, transportation, or civil engineering.

Responsibilities

Assist with roadway design and preparation of construction plans, including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, quantities, ROW plans, and MOT layouts.
Support engineers with basic roadway geometry calculations, cost estimates, utility coordination, SUE coordination, and other design activities.
Learn and apply NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, plan preparation procedures, and QA/QC requirements.
Draft, revise, and organize roadway plans and project documentation using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
Participate in field reviews, site data collection, coordination meetings, and other project activities alongside senior engineers and project stakeholders.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while developing practical skills in transportation and roadway engineering.