Traffic Intern

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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 nearly 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Traffic Intern to be based in Houston, Texas .

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

• Creatively solve multimodal transportation problems involving emerging technologies in the transportation industry (e.g. CAV, EV, TNC, etc.).

• Analyze a wide range of transportation data and assist with technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports or memorandums.

• Use ArcGIS to assist with mapping and spatial analysis tasks.

• Perform data collection, processing, and analysis using software such as PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS, Python, R, and Excel.

• Create graphic designs (presentations, flyers, and/or websites) using software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and ArcGIS Experience Builder.

• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

• Prepare and give effective presentations.

• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.

• Candidates must have completed one year of study in their program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning.

• Transportation Planning skills through academic or work experience.

• Fluent in spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software.

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position such as ArcGIS, PowerBI, and Tableau.

• Experience in traffic simulation using software such as TransModeler, VISSIM, and Synchro.

• Experience in engineering designs using software such as Microstation, SignCAD, AutoTURN, and AGI32.

• Basic understanding of travel demand modeling and basic experience with modeling software such as TransCAD, Cube, and DynusT.

• Understands basic programming concepts and have basic programming skills.

• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Good communication skills and team spirit.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Houston, Texas . The selected candidate must be available to work in Houston, Texas on a scheduled basis.

• Non-Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (Texas locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $16.52 - $22.71/hr.

• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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 you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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

ReqID: J10103313

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid