Traffic/ITS/Safety Civil Engineering Intern

AECOM is seeking a Traffic/ITS/Safety Civil Engineering Intern to be based in Atlanta, GA. AECOM is searching for candidates that have the ability to be creative, self-driven, client-focused, and impactful. An ideal candidate will be passionate about improving the safety and efficiency of Georgia roadways for users of all ages and abilities.

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing within Traffic Safety, ITS, and Traffic Operations as needed.
• Developing an awareness of standard practices, techniques, and procedures under supervision.
• Following specific, detailed instructions and technical approaches for design.
• Communicating and collaborating with full design team and others.
• Providing analysis to support development of design ideas and solutions, including assisting in developing traffic engineering screenings and studies.
• Pulling and analyzing vehicular and vulnerable road user crash data.
• Supporting and assisting in the development of work products such as specifications, concept designs, sketches, drawings, and illustrative graphics.
• Researching alternate solutions and design options in support of the project team, e.g. white paper research.
• Developing an awareness of AECOM’s Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field with the intent to continue after the internship unless graduating.
• Candidates must have completed two years of study in their program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently in pursuit of a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering and/or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, commitment to quality, and attention to detail.
• Interest and experience in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, Synchro and/or other traffic modeling software, MicroStation and/or other CAD software.
• Professional experience and/or academic coursework relating to transportation infrastructure planning and traffic engineering.
• Passion for multimodal transportation safety, including active modes and protection of vulnerable users (pedestrians, cyclists, mobility-assisted, etc.).

Additional information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Atlanta, GA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Atlanta, GA on a scheduled basis.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.