Planning Intern III

AECOM • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to join the transportation team in the Dallas, Texas office.
Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. While this position will primarily work with the Transit-Rail team, interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning. This position could provide the opportunity for the intern to support efforts such as feasibility studies, alternative analyses, public involvement and outreach activities, transit operations planning, zero-emission studies, strategic plans, rural transit projects, transit consolidation studies, grant writing, and transit policy and research projects.
This position is expected to begin in May 2026.

Requirements

• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proficiently communicate both internally and externally to build collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, research, and data collection.
• Analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply statistical techniques in practical situations.
• Presentation skills to synthesize data and research into compelling reports and graphics.
• Knowledge of using GIS for spatial analysis.
• Knowledge in developing and presenting illustrative reports and graphics utilizing Adobe CS or other graphics software packages.
• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Planning, Political Science, GIS, Data Analytics, Urban Studies with some coursework or work experience in transportation and must have completed at least three years of study.
• Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the master’s degree are eligible to apply. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or City and Regional Planning with an undergraduate degree in Planning, Political Science, GIS, Data Analytics, Urban Studies, Engineering, Architecture, or Sociology.
• Previous internship experience
• Understanding of local/regional transportation planning processes and policies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans and programs.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, demographics, travel patterns, and asset inventories.
• Support the planning team to conduct equitable public outreach, preparing materials and presentations.
• Support data analysis and prepare detailed maps for use on thematic maps and in reports.
• Conducts concept-level evaluation of transit/transportation improvement options.
• Documents and presents findings on transit/transportation planning projects.
• Researches current transportation-related topics at local, State, and Federal levels.
• Assists with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees