Planning Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Atlanta, GA

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

AECOM’s Birmingham office is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to support transportation planning and public engagement for transit, rail, roadway, and multimodal projects. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with senior planners, engineers, and project managers on projects for local, state, and federal clients. The role is intended for students interested in transportation planning, public policy, urban planning, or related fields, and offers exposure to professional consulting, transportation programs, and community-focused planning. The position is associated with an invitation-only AECOM hiring event in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 5–6. The event includes a Wednesday evening networking mixer and interviews at AECOM’s Atlanta office on Thursday. Career opportunities are expected to start in Spring/Summer 2027. The internship offers 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. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field, with at least one year of study completed.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree may apply if they plan to continue with a master’s degree; they must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.

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, including 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, depending on employment status.
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, depending on employment status.
Well-being resources and an employee assistance program, depending on employment status.
Business travel insurance, depending on employment status.
Service recognition awards, depending on employment status.
Retirement savings plan, depending on employment status.
Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
Mentorship and professional development through learning and networking opportunities.