Civil Engineering Intern: CAD & Transit Design Learning

AECOM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Chicago, IL is offering an Engineering Intern position beginning in May 2027. You will contribute to planning and design for streets and transit projects, perform CAD design, quantity calculations, and help prepare plan drawings as part of a hands-on, learning-focused internship.

This internship builds essential skills through broad project exposure, with mentorship and opportunities to pursue an Engineer-in-Training track after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 2+ years completed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Must pass Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Familiarity with Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Willingness to pursue Engineer-in-Training after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Work on planning and design for streets and transit infrastructure improvements.
• CAD design, quantity calculations, and plan drawings.
• Hands-on internship to build essential professional skills.
• Interns receive a broad, well-rounded learning experience in their field.
• Progress to Internship level 2 with continued study.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

AECOM in Chicago, IL is offering an Engineering Intern position beginning in May 2027. You will contribute to planning and design for streets and transit projects, perform CAD design, quantity calculations, and help prepare plan drawings as part of a hands-on, learning-focused internship.

This internship builds essential skills through broad project exposure, with mentorship and opportunities to pursue an Engineer-in-Training track after graduation.