Design Engineering Intern - Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh, NC

AECOM•Greenville, SC

About The Position

AECOM is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 28–29, 2026, for early-career opportunities beginning in Spring/Summer 2027. The event includes a Wednesday evening networking mixer from 6–8 p.m. and interviews at AECOM’s Raleigh office on Thursday. The Design Engineering Intern will assist engineers and design staff with roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. Assignments are designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The role involves limited independent judgment on work details and preliminary selections or adaptations of scientific alternatives. The position is intended for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree who will continue their studies after the internship, as well as recent bachelor’s graduates planning to pursue a master’s degree. Relocation assistance and current or future sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, intend to continue enrollment after the internship, and have completed at least one year of study.
Recent bachelor’s degree graduates planning to continue with a master’s degree are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in transportation engineering, roadway design, highway engineering, or related disciplines.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering field at an accredited university.
Basic knowledge of civil engineering principles and transportation infrastructure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or similar design software.
Understanding of roadway geometry, drainage, grading, or transportation design principles.
Previous internship, academic project, or related experience in civil engineering or transportation design.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and design staff with roadway and transportation infrastructure design projects.
Support the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
Assist with preliminary engineering calculations, quantity estimates, and design documentation.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to help develop and modify engineering plans.
Research applicable design standards, project requirements, and engineering criteria.
Assist with reviewing plans and technical documents for accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project coordination and deliverables.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
Paid time off and leaves of absence.
Voluntary benefits and perks.
Flexible work options.
Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
Business travel insurance.
Service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Training and development programs.