Transportation Planning Intern - Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

8h•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is seeking Transportation Planning Interns to join our team in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina or South Carolina. This position is expected to begin in May 2027.

Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Biology, Planning, Urban Design, or related field and must have completed at least two 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 for these positions.
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

Desire to help shape high quality transit systems in cities across the United States.
Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills
Involved in student organizations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online.
Experience in preparing graphics and visuals for a technical and public audience.
Ability to work as a member of a team or perform independent work as required.

Responsibilities

Planning and project development activities for transportation projects under supervision of more senior staff.
Supporting planning studies and reports for new and updated plans and programs.
Collecting a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, roadway network, crash records, and asset inventories.
Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze data and prepare detailed maps for use in reports.
Conducting concept level evaluation of transportation improvement options.
Documenting and presenting findings on transportation planning projects.
Researching current transportation related topics at local, State, and Federal levels and documenting findings.
Assisting with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.