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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.

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Job Description

AECOM , a global leader in transportation and urban planning, is seeking a graduate student in urban planning or transportation planning for a paid internship in the company's downtown Milwaukee office.

Our planning team is housed in the AECOM transportation business line, but we also contribute to projects across other disciplines, including water resources (particularly green infrastructure planning), economic and community planning, and environmental planning. All our work is grounded in effective, meaningful, and equitable stakeholder engagement. Our team is collegial and interested in what's going on in Wisconsin and the world.

This position is a paid internship for summer 2025, scheduled for 32-40 hours per week through the end of August. The position has the potential to be extended into the school year at a number of weekly hours to be determined collaboratively based on university workload and schedule.

The position offers the opportunity for a graduate planning student to contribute to a variety of consulting projects in Wisconsin and across the country, including:

• Transportation corridor planning

• Transit studies

• Environmental analyses for transportation design

• Bicycle and pedestrian systems development

• Transportation Demand Management

• Community outreach

• Natural resource planning

• Economic development and housing studies

• Land use and comprehensive planning

• Policy analyses

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans, programs and regulations.

• Reviews infrastructure development proposals for conformance with best practices, plans, and regulations.

• Works directly with community stakeholders and the public on engagement activities.

• Prepares and presents detailed reports on transportation and development proposals to government bodies.

• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, and transportation systems.

• Supports community review of public infrastructure development projects.

• Under direct supervision, conducts field evaluations and assessments.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, geography, or a related field and must have completed at least three years of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning or Transportation Planning

• Strong written and oral communications skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

• Basic Experience in demographic and economic analysis

• Some familiarity with Geographic Information Systems

• Basic understanding of urban planning principles

• Willingness to learn about community outreach techniques, including to populations of color and low-income populations

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not offered 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 $22.00/hour - $28.00/hour.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10123874

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc