Digital Infrastructure / Telecommunications Engineering Intern

AECOM•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated intern to support its Technology Solutions and Digital Infrastructure practice. The internship is intended for students pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline who are interested in telecommunications and digital infrastructure careers. Working alongside engineers, designers, project managers, and technical specialists, the intern will support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of telecommunications infrastructure. The work provides hands-on exposure to fiber optic networks, outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, underground infrastructure, data center connectivity, and large-scale infrastructure programs. The intern will work with project drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs, design documentation, and multidisciplinary project teams, gaining progressive practical experience and responsibility. The position requires a hybrid work schedule with scheduled in-office work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field, and have completed at least three years of study.
Recent bachelor's degree graduates may apply if they were enrolled in their bachelor's program in the most recent school term and plan to pursue a master's degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
Strong problem-solving skills and interest in understanding how infrastructure is designed and constructed.
Basic understanding of engineering and construction drawings.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to review technical documentation.
Ability to organize information and manage multiple assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in infrastructure, construction, engineering, or telecommunications.
Ability and willingness to learn new technical software, design standards, and engineering processes.
Must be available to work in Philadelphia on a scheduled basis.
Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or work experience involving construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, engineering, construction management, or telecommunications.
Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings, or specifications.
Exposure to telecommunications or fiber optic infrastructure.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS, Bluebeam, or similar engineering/design software.
Experience preparing quantity takeoffs or construction cost estimates.
Interest in fiber optic networks, outside plant infrastructure, data centers, utility infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and design of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure.
Support development and review of OSP and ISP telecommunications designs.
Assist with underground conduit, duct bank, handhole, manhole, vault, and fiber route layouts.
Review engineering drawings, construction documents, specifications, and other technical information.
Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with development of project estimates.
Assist with evaluation of proposed fiber routes and telecommunications pathways.
Help identify potential utility conflicts, constructability concerns, and coordination issues.
Support preparation and quality review of drawings, calculations, reports, and other project deliverables.
Assist project managers and technical leads with document organization, project tracking, and technical coordination.
Participate in multidisciplinary coordination with civil, electrical, structural, GIS, BIM, and other engineering disciplines.
Gain exposure to CAD, GIS, BIM, and other digital design and project delivery tools used on infrastructure projects.
Assist with research and application of telecommunications design criteria, client standards, and project requirements.
Participate in internal design reviews and quality-control activities.
Support project teams on data center, fiber network, utility, transportation, and other digital infrastructure assignments.
Perform additional technical and project support activities as assigned, developing increasing responsibility throughout the internship.

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.