Planning Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Assist in transportation planning studies, which encompass transit, multimodal, corridor, and long-range planning initiatives.

• Aid in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data, including demographic statistics, travel trends, and GIS mapping.

• Contribute to the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and graphics.

• Support public engagement efforts by creating materials for meetings, surveys, and outreach content.

• Attend public meetings throughout communities in Georgia.

• Provide assistance with grant-related research and documentation for FTA, FHWA, and FRA programs.

• Engage in project team meetings and coordination activities.

• Participate in client meetings and related coordination efforts.

• Conduct general planning and research tasks under the guidance of senior staff.

• Collaborate with senior planners, engineers, and project managers on projects for local, state, and federal clients.

• Join an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Atlanta, GA on November 5–6, featuring networking and interviews at the Atlanta office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related discipline.

• Must have completed a minimum of 1 year of academic study.

• Graduates holding a Bachelor’s degree who intend to pursue a Master’s degree are welcome to apply.

• Graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s program during the most recent school term and plan to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a related field.

• Relevant coursework or experience in transportation or transit planning is required.

• Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS or equivalent) is necessary.

• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools is preferred.

• A keen interest in public engagement and community-based planning is essential.

• Understanding of federal, state, or local transportation programs is important.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected.

• Capability to work effectively within a team environment is necessary.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Mentorship from seasoned transportation planners and project managers.

• Opportunities for professional development through AECOM’s learning and networking programs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off policies.

• Leaves of absence options.

• Additional voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Well-being resources available.

• Employee assistance program offered.

• Business travel insurance included.

• Service recognition awards provided.

• Retirement savings plan available.

• Employee stock purchase plan offered.

• Access to award-winning training and development programs.

• Day 1 in-person onboarding at an AECOM office location.