Civil Engineering Intern - Roadway Design - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join the Roadway Design team in Raleigh, NC. This on-site internship offers hands-on experience from concepts through construction, working with experienced engineers on roadway projects.

The program runs Summer 2027 with involvement in an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on Oct 28-29, 2026, including interviews at the Raleigh office. Students will learn design standards and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Completed 2 years of study in Civil Engineering program
• Familiar with CAD software (MicroStation/OpenRoads/AutoCAD)
• Interest in roadway design and transportation engineering

Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway design and preparation of construction plans, including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, quantities, ROW plans, and MOT layouts
• Support engineers with basic roadway geometry calculations, cost estimates, utility coordination, SUE coordination, and other design activities
• Learn and apply NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, plan preparation procedures, and QA/QC requirements
• Draft, revise, and organize roadway plans and project documentation using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
• Participate in field reviews, site data collection, coordination meetings, and other project activities alongside senior engineers and project stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while developing practical skills in transportation and roadway engineering

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

2 years completed in Civil Engineering program

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineering Intern - Roadway Design - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

• Intern
• State/Province: North Carolina
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Raleigh, NC - 5438 Wade Park Bo
• Compensation: USD 22 - USD 27 - hourly

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 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 Raleigh office.This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOMis seeking aCivil Engineering Internto join our Roadway Design team in ourRaleigh, NC offices. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in roadway and transportation engineering while working alongside experienced engineers on projects from initial concept through construction.

This internship is expected to begin inSummer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway design and preparation of construction plans, including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, quantities, ROW plans, and MOT layouts.
• Support engineers with basic roadway geometry calculations, cost estimates, utility coordination, SUE coordination, and other design activities.
• Learn and apply NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, plan preparation procedures, and QA/QC requirements.
• Draft, revise, and organize roadway plans and project documentation using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Participate in field reviews, site data collection, coordination meetings, and other project activities alongside senior engineers and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while developing practical skills in transportation and roadway engineering.

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and must have completed 2 years of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or basic understanding of civil engineering, roadway design, transportation engineering, highway design, or traffic engineering.
• Familiarity withMicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or other CAD softwarethrough coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Basic understanding of roadway geometry and civil design principles.
• Familiarity with NCDOT Design Manuals, Plan Preparation Guides, or Standard Drawings is a plus.
• Previous civil engineering, transportation, roadway, internship, or co-op experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and NCDOT roadway design standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, and other team members.
• Interest in pursuing a career in roadway, transportation, or civil engineering.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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