About the role#
AECOM is looking for a Water Resources Engineering Intern to join our Transportation Water Resources group for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship. You will work on-site at one of our offices in Philadelphia, Conshohocken, Pittsburgh, or Newark.
What you'll do#
- Support design activities for stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and roadway drainage.
- Assist with hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, utility coordination, site design, and environmental permitting.
- Prepare preliminary and final design calculations and drawings.
- Review field data and inspect existing stormwater facilities.
- Write technical reports and prepare permit applications.
- Use software including OpenRoads and AutoCAD to complete design tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited engineering program pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least two years of university study by the start of the internship.
- Experience with drainage, stormwater management, or hydrologic and hydraulic analysis is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or GIS is a plus.
- Familiarity with water resources software such as StormCAD, HydroCAD, Pondpak, or HEC-RAS is helpful.
Location & details#
- Locations: Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Newark, DE.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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