Structural Engineering Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM • Hunt Valley, MD

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineering Intern for its transportation department. The intern will assist with the design and inspection of highway structures, including bridges, culverts, and tunnels, and will 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 with in-office work in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Internships provide hands-on experience with engineering, design, and infrastructure projects, opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals, and technical and professional skill development.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and have completed at least two years of study; alternatively, have graduated with a bachelor’s degree, been enrolled in that degree program in the most recent school term, and plan to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
• Be available to work on a scheduled basis in Hunt Valley, Maryland, as part of the hybrid work schedule.
• Be able to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Completed coursework in statics, strength of materials, introductory steel design, and introductory reinforced concrete design.
• Ability to follow procedures and pay attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency developing calculations with software such as Excel or Mathcad.
• Interest in bridge design.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to engineering assignments.
• Prepare engineering-related calculations.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Review shop drawings.
• Assist with inspection of bridges, culverts, and tunnels.
• Prepare details for construction drawings 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, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources, depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance, depending on employment status.
• Service recognition awards, depending on employment status.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Award-winning training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern