Graduate Transportation Planning Intern

Firm: AECOM
Location:
Arlington, VA, USA

Payment: Paid
Start Date: Jun 6, 2016
Category: Transportation
Contact: Barrett Lane
barrett.lane@aecom.com

Posted: Feb 25, 2016

AECOM Transportation is seeking a current graduate student to assist the transportation planning group on various transit projects and transportation studies in the Washington, DC area. Our practice provides assistance and recommendations to a variety of municipal, state, and regional agencies in the development and improvement of public transportation and infrastructure. Projects include station area access plans, corridor planning studies, alternatives analyses, NEPA documentation and compliance, and other planning and transportation related activities. The graduate intern will support project management and task leaders in executing task orders, completing technical work, and meeting project milestones for our practice’s portfolio of ongoing assignments.

AECOM is searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model, be client-focused, be impactful and be decisive. All technical interns at AECOM will be eligible to participate in AECOM’s intern development program. The program develops talented students through a combination of work experience, training, networking and exposure to AECOM subject matter experts. The goal of the program is to introduce AECOM and assist with building business and technical competency.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Data collection and analysis
• Technical report writing and editing
• Developing and managing content for presentations and display boards
• Site visits and field work
• Public outreach efforts (meeting logistics, distributing surveys, attending public meetings)
• Attending project team meetings as needed

Minimum Requirements:
• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning,
or a similar field
• Must have finished at least 1 year of degree program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel)
• Knowledgeable in ArcGIS
• Strong technical writing skills
• Currently residing in the Washington, DC area or willing to relocate
for the duration of the internship
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Willing to work outside standard business hours when needed
• Passionate about transportation and urban planning and development
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with others

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Cloud Services (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Relevant work experience
• Candidates may also submit a portfolio (up to 5 work samples, no larger than 3MB) to supplement their application
• Candidates may also be asked to submit a writing sample
• Contingent upon a positive performance review, a successful intern may receive an offer of full-time employment

This position is paid, full-time during the summer, for approximately 10-12 weeks starting in June 2016, in our Arlington, VA office, near Washington, DC. Candidates may apply online at jobs.aecom.com, using this job number. Applications will be accepted until March 11, 2016.


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