Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Urban Analytics Intern to be based in Arlington, VA. This position will report to Urban Analytics & Innovation Groups within AECOM’s Buildings + Places business line. This individual will work closely with core team members of the Urban Analytics team to support and deliver quality products and solutions to public and private sector clients, and to support projects and opportunities.  

This position is expected to begin in June 2023.

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

• Work under supervision of Urban Analytics team members.
• Work on a wide range of products, projects, and tasks.
• Perform data mining, data manipulation, data analysis, and data visualization. Assist in building complex data models with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including spatial and non-spatial data.
• Support and create client-facing, user-friendly dashboards, tools, and applications (desktop or web-based). Create reusable scripts to automate procedures.
• Support in research and development of innovated products, tools, and platforms.
• Develop graphics, maps, reports, and presentations for internal and external use. Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, urban planning, geography, social science, mathematics, or another related field.
• Must have completed three years of study.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursing master’s degree/ PhD in engineering, economics, urban planning, geography, social science, mathematics, and other related subjects.
• Basic programming skills.  Familiarity in at least one programming language such as python, R, JavaScript, or VBA /Macros.
• Data visualization Skills. Experience with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or other programs/libraries.
• Knowledge & enthusiastic about urban built environment
• Previous work experience in data engineering, data analysis, data modeling, or data visualization in consulting, research, or academic fields.
• Previous work experience in at least one programming language such as python, R, JavaScript, or VBA/Macros.
• Experience in automating procedures to reduce repeated manual work.
• Experience in SQL or NoSQL database and capability in writing queries/scripts to retrieve or manipulate data; experience working with spatial data is a plus.
• Strong business acumen. Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.