Planning Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Atlanta, GA
About The Position
AECOM’s Atlanta office is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to support transportation planning and public engagement efforts for transit, rail, roadway, and multimodal projects. The internship offers hands-on experience working with senior planners, engineers, and project managers on projects for local, state, and federal clients. It is intended for students interested in transportation planning, public policy, urban planning, or related fields who want exposure to professional consulting, transportation programs, and community-focused planning. The role is part of an invitation-only AECOM hiring event in Atlanta, GA, on November 5–6. The event includes a Wednesday evening networking mixer and Thursday interviews at AECOM’s Atlanta office. Career opportunities associated with the event are expected to start in Spring/Summer 2027. The position requires a hybrid work schedule with scheduled in-office work in Atlanta. Relocation assistance and US employment authorization sponsorship are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM describes the internship as providing exposure to nationally and regionally significant transportation projects, mentorship from experienced planners and project managers, experience with public-sector clients and multidisciplinary teams, and professional development through AECOM learning and networking opportunities.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field, and have completed at least one year of study.
- Bachelor’s degree graduates may apply if they plan to continue with a master’s degree; graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
- Be available to work in Atlanta, GA, on a scheduled basis under the hybrid work schedule.
- US employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in transportation or transit planning.
- Familiarity with GIS, such as ArcGIS or similar.
- Experience with data analysis or visualization tools.
- Interest in public engagement and community-based planning.
- Knowledge of federal, state, or local transportation programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Support transportation planning studies, including transit, multimodal, corridor, and long-range planning efforts.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization, including demographic data, travel patterns, and GIS mapping.
- Help prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and graphics.
- Support public engagement by developing meeting materials, surveys, and outreach content, and attending public meetings in communities across Georgia.
- Assist with grant-related research and documentation for programs such as FTA, FHWA, and FRA programs.
- Participate in project team meetings and coordination activities.
- Participate in client meetings and coordination activities.
- Perform general planning and research tasks under the supervision of senior staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Award-winning training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
