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AECOM

Planning Intern

AECOM

. Support transportation planning studies, including transit, multimodal, corridor, and long-range planning efforts .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipRemote • Birmingham • Alabama • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates capabilities in transportation planning, data analysis, and public engagement, with proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office tools. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with senior planners and participating in community outreach.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Transportation PlanningGIS (ArcGIS or Similar)Data AnalysisPublic EngagementMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Hard Skills
Transportation PlanningData AnalysisGIS MappingTechnical WritingReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationPublic Engagement Interest
Tools & Technologies
GIS (ArcGIS or Similar)Data Visualization ToolsMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Industry Keywords
FTA ProgramsFHWA ProgramsFRA ProgramsCommunity-Based PlanningLocal, State, and Federal Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support transportation planning studies, including transit, multimodal, corridor, and long-range planning efforts
  • Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization, including demographic data, travel patterns, and GIS mapping
  • Help prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and graphics
  • Support public engagement activities by developing meeting materials, surveys, and outreach content
  • Attend public meetings in communities across Georgia
  • Assist with grant-related research and documentation for FTA, FHWA, and FRA programs
  • Participate in project team meetings and coordination activities
  • Participate in client meetings and coordination activities
  • Perform general planning and research tasks under the supervision of senior staff
  • Work alongside senior planners, engineers, and project managers on projects for local, state, and federal clients

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be 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 1 year of study
  • Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a Master’s degree are eligible
  • Graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline
  • Coursework or experience in transportation or transit planning preferred
  • Familiarity with GIS (ArcGIS or similar)
  • Experience with data analysis or visualization tools
  • Interest in public engagement and community-based planning
  • Knowledge of federal, state, or local transportation programs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Relocation assistance is not available
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future
  • Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Mentorship from experienced transportation planners and project managers
  • Professional development through AECOM’s learning and networking opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Award-winning training and development programs
  • Global team and career growth opportunities