Civil/Highway Engineer Intern

AECOM • Newark, DE

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Highway Engineer Intern to work in Newark, Delaware, with the internship expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027. Interns gain hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects, collaborating with experienced professionals. The intern will work as part of a team on medium- to large-scale transportation projects in Delaware and Pennsylvania, developing analytical and design skills and supporting designs, calculations, reports, and construction plans under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

The role includes assisting with roadway alignments, traffic control plans, right-of-way determination, and utility coordination using civil engineering design software and MS Office applications. The intern will also assist with design calculations and plan development, review field information, and may conduct field inspections of existing facilities. This position follows a hybrid schedule that includes scheduled in-office work in Newark, Delaware. The selected candidate must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and have completed at least one year of study; alternatively, have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, have been enrolled in that degree program in the most recent school term, and plan to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
• Able to perform basic calculations, work well in a team setting, and diligently learn new skills.
• Available to work on a scheduled basis in Newark, Delaware, as part of the hybrid schedule.
• Attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
• U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Capability in Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD drafting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing roadway alignments, traffic control plans, right-of-way determinations, and utility coordination.
• Assist with preliminary-to-final design calculations and plan development.
• Review field information and possibly inspect existing facilities in the field.
• Apply technical training to perform basic calculations and learn new skills while working in a team setting.
• Create designs, perform calculations, write reports, and draft construction plans under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources, depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance, depending on employment status.
• Service recognition awards, depending on employment status.
• Retirement savings plan, depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern