About the role#
AECOM is hiring a Planning Intern for our Philadelphia office. You will work alongside transportation, environmental planning, urban design, and public involvement professionals to support various regional projects. This internship is set to begin in Spring 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with report research, writing, and document setup.
- Provide support for mapping, visualization, and document design.
- Manage project data.
- Help with in-person or virtual public outreach, including venue selection, meeting minutes, and preparing public-facing communications.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, or a related field with at least 2 years of completed study.
- Recent Bachelor’s graduates are eligible if they were enrolled in the previous school term and plan to pursue an advanced degree in a similar discipline.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, is preferred.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Ability to learn on the job and apply academic theory in a practical setting.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with required in-office time in Philadelphia.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for US employment authorization.
About AECOM
AECOM is a professional services firm that provides engineering, design, and construction management. The company serves clients in sectors including water, energy, transportation, and buildings. Based in Dallas, Texas, it operates as a public company with over 60,000 employees. It reported 16.1 billion dollars in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year.
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