Transportation Planning Intern

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to be based in Detroit MI.

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans and programs.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information land use roadway network crash records and asset inventories.
• Works with the planning team to conduct equitable public outreach preparing materials and presentations.
• Analyzes data and prepares detailed maps for use on thematic maps and in reports.
• Conducts conceptlevel evaluation of transit/transportation improvement options.
• Documents and presents findings on transit/transportation planning projects.
• Researches current transportationrelated topics at local State and Federal levels.
• Assists with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.
• This position will involve planning and project development activities for transportation projects under the supervision of more senior staff.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree or higher in Urban Planning Transportation Geography Public Policy or related field and must have completed at least three years of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelors degree and plan to continue with the Masters degree are eligible to apply for these positions.  Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelors 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:

• Demonstrated interest in multimodal transportation planning and analysis including analyzing and recommending solutions for urban transportation issues.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning research and data collection.
• Analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply statistical techniques in practical situations.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain planning concepts clearly to clients and the public.
• Presentation skills to synthesize data and research into compelling reports and graphics.
• Capable of multitasking and working in a fastpaced environment including an ability to prioritize and meet task deadlines.
• Strong command of the written and spoken English language.
• Fast learner who is open to learning new concepts specializations and software programs.
• Knowledge of using GIS for spatial analysis.
• Knowledge in developing and presenting illustrative reports and graphics utilizing Adobe CS or other graphics software packages.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern