Job: Intern - Undergraduate, Internship

Jobing Description

Requisition/Vacancy No. 64507BR
Position Title Intern - Undergraduate, Internship
Job Category Administration
Business Line Transportation
Office Region USA - Mid Atlantic
Office Location US - Philadelphia, PA
Why Choose AECOM? AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
About the Business Line Transportation We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.
Job Description

Openings exist in our Philadelphia Office for engineering co-op students interested in joining a progressive engineering company with potential to gain experience on a variety of challenging transportation projects that include work within the highway, bridge, mass transit, freight rail, and airport industries. Typical projects include the Route 309 Widening, reconstruction of I-476, rehabilitation of the Schuylkill Expressway, rehabilitation and re-decking of the Walt Whitman Bridge and its approaches, and several 10 mile reconstruction sections of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Clients include PennDOT, DelDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, Norfolk Southern Railroad, CSXT, Amtrak, the Delaware River Port Authority, the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA. For more about AECOM, check out our website at www.aecom.com.

Job Description: Responsibilities will include assisting with preliminary to final design calculations and plan development, reviewing of field information, and possible field inspection of existing facilities. Students will be assigned to the civil/highway department. Assignments will include assisting in the development of roadway alignments, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, stormwater design, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, right-of-way determination, utility coordination, and environmental permitting.

All positions will incorporate the use of CADD, a variety of design software packages and MS Office applications. General office administration, including report reproduction, collation and deliveries will also be expected. All of this work is consistent with the duties of an entry level, graduate engineer's responsibilities. Enthusiastic individuals eager to face new challenges and take on personal responsibilities are best qualified to meet the demands of this work. A co-op student is expected to be able to apply technical training to perform basic calculations, work well in a team setting and be willing to work diligently to learn new skills. Computer literacy and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly are a requirement. The person must be able to adjust to short term assignments as well as remain dedicated to long term projects.

What We Offer AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.