Roadway Design Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

AECOM•Columbia, SC

17h

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Roadway Design Intern for its Transportation team in Columbia, South Carolina. The internship offers a civil engineering student practical experience in roadway design and transportation engineering, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. The intern will support roadway and transportation projects from preliminary concepts through final design and is suited to a student interested in roadway design, transportation engineering, and infrastructure development. AECOM is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28–29, 2026, for early-career opportunities starting in Spring/Summer 2027. The event includes a networking mixer on Wednesday evening and interviews at AECOM’s Raleigh office on Thursday. Relocation and sponsorship assistance are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Depending on employment status, AECOM 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; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Must have completed one year of study.

Nice To Haves

Relevant coursework in transportation, roadway design, surveying, or civil engineering fundamentals.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to work in an office environment and participate in occasional field activities.
Previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to transportation or roadway design.
Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design software.
Familiarity with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) roadway design standards and practices.
Coursework or experience involving roadway geometric design, transportation engineering, hydrology/hydraulics, or construction.
Familiarity with AASHTO design standards and MUTCD guidelines.
Progress toward an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with the design and development of roadway and transportation improvement projects.
Prepare and modify roadway plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, and exhibits.
Assist with horizontal and vertical alignment design.
Support roadway drainage and grading design activities.
Assist with preparation of plan sheets, construction details, and design documentation.
Perform basic engineering calculations and quantity takeoffs.
Assist with preparation of cost estimates and technical specifications.
Review plans and design documents for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with field visits and collection of existing roadway and site information.
Use engineering design software to develop and revise project plans.
Research applicable design standards, criteria, and guidelines.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and other multidisciplinary project team members.
Assist with project documentation and other engineering tasks as assigned.