Civil/Highway Engineer Intern

Civil/Highway Engineer Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Philadelphia

• Intern
• State/Province: Delaware
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Newark, DE - 248 Chapman Rd
• Compensation: USD 21 - USD 26 - hourly

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Philadelphia on October 7-8, 2026.This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm,where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Philadelphia office.This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOMis seeking aHighway Engineer Internto be based inNewark, Delaware.

This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027.

Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. As a Highway Engineer Intern, you will gain experience working as part of a team on medium to large-scale transportation projects in Delaware and Pennsylvania. You will build analytical and design skills, create designs, perform calculations, write reports, and draft construction plans under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

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

• Assisting in the development of roadway alignments, traffic control plans, right-of-way determination, utility coordination utilizing Openroads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD and a variety of Civil Engineering design software applications and MS Office applications.
• Assisting with preliminary to final design calculations and plan development, reviewing of field information, possible field inspection of existing facilities and other work consistent with the duties of an entry level engineer.
• Enthusiastic individuals eager to face new challenges and take on personal responsibilities are best qualified to meet the demands of this work. An intern is expected to be able to apply technical training to perform basic calculations, work well in a team setting and be willing to work diligently to learn new skills.
  • Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or in another related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. 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

• Capability in Bentley Microstation, OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD drafting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • 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 Newark, DE. The selected candidate must be available