Engineering/Data Analytics Intern – Hiring Event with AECOM – Atlanta, GA

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated and analytical Engineering/Data Analytics Intern to support transportation operations, quality assurance, and engineering initiatives associated with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The internship provides hands-on experience in data analytics, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic operations, quality management, and process improvement. The intern will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and transportation professionals to evaluate operational performance, develop data-driven solutions, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery. The position is part of early-career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. It requires a hybrid work schedule with scheduled in-office work in Atlanta, Georgia. The selected candidate must be available to work in Atlanta on a scheduled basis. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree and have completed at least one year of study, or meet the posting’s stated eligibility conditions for bachelor’s graduates continuing toward a master’s degree. The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and exposure to transportation management workflows, agency representatives, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or another related field, and have completed at least one year of study.
Bachelor’s-degree graduates may be eligible if they plan to continue with a master’s degree; they must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s program in the most recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills.
Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia on a scheduled basis under a hybrid work schedule.
U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Power BI, Python, SQL, or other data analytics tools.
Interest in transportation engineering, ITS, operational analytics, or process improvement.
Self-motivation, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Collect, validate, and analyze operational datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Support the development and optimization of Power BI dashboards, data dictionaries, and performance reporting tools.
Analyze key performance indicators and translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
Support quality audits of Transportation Management Center (TMC) operator calls, communications, and operational activities for compliance with established procedures.
Review reports, dashboards, and other deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows and improve efficiency using tools such as Python, Excel, and Power Query.
Analyze traffic speeds, volumes, travel times, and congestion trends to evaluate lane-closure and traffic-incident impacts.
Support incident performance evaluations, including verification, response, and clearance times.
Assist in preparing After-Action Reports, operational assessments, and data-driven recommendations.
Assist in reviewing ITS product applications for GDOT’s Qualified Products List (QPL-48), including technical documentation, specifications, and compliance matrices.
Support product evaluation tracking, field-testing coordination, and engineering documentation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on engineering assessments, performance reporting, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and communicate with government agency representatives, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Develop written and verbal communication skills through technical discussions, project meetings, presentations, and client-facing interactions.
Participate in operational shadowing at the TMC to learn transportation management workflows.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, communicate findings, and contribute ideas to improve existing processes.