Planning Intern

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

📋 Description

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

• Contribute to data gathering, analysis, and visualization, focusing on demographic information, travel patterns, and GIS mapping.

• Aid in the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and visual materials.

• Facilitate public engagement efforts by creating meeting materials, surveys, and outreach content.

• Attend public meetings throughout various communities in Georgia.

• Support grant-related research and documentation for FTA, FHWA, and FRA programs.

• Engage in project team meetings and coordination activities.

• Participate in client meetings and collaborative efforts.

• Execute 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.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Must have completed at least one year of academic study.

• Candidates who have earned a Bachelor’s degree and intend to pursue a Master’s degree are also eligible.

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

• Preferred coursework or experience in transportation or transit planning.

• Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS or similar).

• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools is desirable.

• A strong interest in public engagement and community-based planning.

• Knowledge of federal, state, or local transportation programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

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

• Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ 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 and various leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Industry-leading training and development programs.

• Opportunities for global teamwork and career advancement.