Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Engineering Intern – Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh, NC
Transit/Rail engineering intern supporting planning and design tasks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support planning, preliminary engineering, and design tasks for transit and rail projects. • Assist in preparing engineering drawings, exhibits, and technical documentation. • Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis for alignments, stations, utilities, drainage, pavements, and multimodal infrastructure. • Support alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, and concept development for transit corridors. • Collaborate with team members and disciplines to support project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸planning support
- ▸design tasks
- ▸engineering drawings
- ▸calculations
- ▸feasibility studies
- ▸concept development
What You Bring
AECOM is seeking a Transit/Rail Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 to support its growing Transit and Rail practice in North Carolina. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and planners on projects such as freight rail, light rail, streetcar, commuter rail, BRT, and multimodal corridor improvements. This role provides hands‑on experience in planning, design, and analysis of transit infrastructure. • Minimum: currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, with at least two years of study completed. • Preferred: proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸transit engineering
- ▸rail engineering
Benefits
An exclusive, invitation‑only hiring event will be held in Raleigh on February 25‑26, 2026. The event begins Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6‑8 pm, where attendees can hear from AECOM staff about projects, career paths, and the company. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday at the Raleigh office, offering early‑career candidates a direct path to summer opportunities. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status. As a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion in revenue in FY 2024, AECOM provides resources and training programs to develop technical expertise and leadership skills. The company also emphasizes a respectful, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and thrive. • Compensation: $21 – $23 per hour, on‑site in Raleigh, NC. • No relocation assistance or sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is available.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time
Interview Process
-networking mixer on wednesday evening (6-8 pm) with aecom staff and candidates -on‑site interviews at the raleigh office on thursday