Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Federal Planning Group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Planning Intern to be based in the Arlington, VA office.

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

The Planning Intern will serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for mainly military installations and federal agencies as well as urban, community, and environmental projects. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling data and conducting research in support of project delivery.

• Creating graphics to support the planning documents.

• Playing a key role in the preparation of plans.

• Writing sections of planning reports and documents.

• Producing material for project meetings and workshops.

• Communicating effectively with project team and manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.

• Must have completed 2 years of study.

• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.

• Prior internship experience preferred.

• Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to tasks and teamwork.

• Exceptional writing, research, analysis and communication skills.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities.

• Effective problem solving and analytical skills.

• Efficient and organized worker with a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Apt at developing creative and innovative graphics and project layout.

• Follows guidance well with little oversight.

• Experience with the following is a plus: ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Sketchup Pro, and Adobe Photoshop.

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.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $22.01/hour - $30.26/hour.

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.

ReqID: J10114762

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc