Highway Engineering Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Highway Engineering Intern to support its transportation department in the Roanoke, Virginia office. The intern will assist with the design of infrastructure projects and work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member. The position is expected to begin in Summer 2027 and requires a hybrid schedule, including scheduled work in the Roanoke office. AECOM’s internship program gives undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects. Interns collaborate with experienced professionals, use current technology, develop technical and professional skills, and have networking opportunities. The program also offers exposure to projects intended to shape communities and the built environment. This role is associated with an invitation-only AECOM hiring event in Arlington on November 18–19, 2026. The event includes a networking mixer on Wednesday evening and interviews at the Arlington office on Thursday. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available for this position.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and have completed at least one year of study.
- Graduates with a bachelor's degree may apply 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.
Nice To Haves
- Completed coursework related to transportation, fluid mechanics, or hydraulics.
- Ability to follow procedures and pay attention to detail.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in developing calculations using software such as Excel.
- Interest in highway design.
Responsibilities
- Apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to engineering assignments.
- Prepare engineering-related calculations.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Assist with site visits for roadway projects.
- Prepare construction drawing details using CAD software.
- Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options and well-being resources.
- Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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Career Level
Intern
