Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Transit Planning Intern to be based in Dallas, TX.

_ JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:_

• Conducting research, data reviews, and analysis to inform transportation decision-making and determine potential environmental effects
• Interprets and compares findings of relevant studies for compliance with local, state, and Federal requirements, standard procedures, and client expectations.
• Assist with the preparation of comprehensive plans, transportation reports or memorandums
• Collects a variety of technical and statistical data and assists with the preparation of reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, and the natural environment.
• Assist with GIS mapping tasks and analysis of socioeconomic, land use and development, environmental impacts, travel behavior, and transportation demand concepts
• Develop supporting figures using a variety of graphical tools including Adobe products, mapping software, Excel charts, and/or PowerPoint
• Support research and technical analyses on land use and multimodal planning
• Supports agency stakeholder and public engagement efforts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Assists with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.

Qualifications

_ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:_

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.
• Candidates must have completed 1 year of study in their program.

_ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:_

• Pursuing a BA/BS or other postgraduate degree in Planning, Geography, GIS, Public Policy or related field.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems, including ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, and/or other geographic software
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills
• Coursework and/or project experience in transit service planning, finance, transportation planning, GIS and/or data analysis
• Experience in preparing graphics and visuals
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation (Texas locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $16.52/hr.-$28.90/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.