High School Intern

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$19 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a High School Intern to work in the AECOM offices located in Downtown Los Angeles or in the City of Orange. The internship will begin in mid-June 2026 and is expected to end by August 2026, hours vary during the summer period. Students will complete assignments focused on their specific interests while exposing them to a wide variety of professions in the design and construction industry. Hands-on practical experience is a fundamental aspect of preparing a student for a career, and we believe this is best achieved through a variety of activities with mentors representing the various disciplines in our industry.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in high school or spring 2026 high school graduate.
Must have completed two years of study (rising Junior or above).

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in the AEC (Architecture – Engineering – Construction) fields or in the Built Environment.

Responsibilities

Shadowing various disciplines – architects/designers, building engineers, scientists, project managers, construction personnel, economists, environmental engineers, cost estimators, and business/ management (marketing, legal, financial) to learn about each discipline. This will be both virtual and in-person.
Shadowing BIM technicians, project engineers, field engineers, and AECOM’s Digital Technology group to learn about the technological side of construction, including introductory or even advanced training in relevant software.
After the necessary safety training, touring project construction sites, taking photos of work in progress to compile visual documentation of the project and complete site observation reports.
Shadowing Project Managers and taking minutes for various meetings.
Spending time with trade/material vendors, and helping the architects and designers update materials libraries and collections.
Completing First Aid Certification and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification.
Learning how to read plans and organize a construction drawing set. They are taught to update plans for projects in construction, with RFIs and revisions to keep a current set.
Accessing AECOM University, which provides over 5,000 AECOM courses to explore technical topics.