About the role#
AECOM is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama. This position is open for the Spring and Summer 2027 terms. You will work on-site alongside senior planners, engineers, and project managers on transit, rail, roadway, and multimodal projects. This role provides direct exposure to professional consulting and community-focused planning for local, state, and federal clients.
What you'll do#
- Support transportation planning studies, including transit, corridor, and long-range planning efforts.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization tasks.
- Prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and graphics.
- Develop materials for public engagement, including surveys and outreach content.
- Attend public meetings to support community outreach.
- Help with grant-related research and documentation for federal and state programs.
- Participate in internal project team meetings and client coordination sessions.
- Perform general planning and research tasks under the supervision of senior staff.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field.
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate study.
- Eligibility for graduates who plan to continue into a Master’s degree program.
- Coursework or experience in transportation or transit planning.
- Familiarity with GIS software, such as ArcGIS.
- Experience using data analysis or visualization tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Interest in public engagement and community-based planning.
- Knowledge of federal, state, or local transportation programs.
Location & details#
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship is available for this role.
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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