Planning Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Atlanta, GA

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

12d•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Atlanta office is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to support planning and public engagement for transit, rail, roadway, and multimodal transportation 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 follows a hybrid work schedule that includes scheduled work in AECOM’s Atlanta office. The internship is associated with career opportunities beginning in Spring/Summer 2027. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available.

Requirements

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 toward a master’s degree and were enrolled in their bachelor’s program during the most recent school term, with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
Be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia, on a scheduled basis under the hybrid work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in transportation or transit planning.
Familiarity with GIS, such as ArcGIS or similar tools.
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 collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data, including demographic data, travel patterns, and GIS mapping.
Help prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and graphics.
Support public engagement activities 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.
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.