Highway Engineering Intern

AECOM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Highway Engineering Intern to be based in Pittsburgh, PA. This internship begins in Spring/Summer 2027 and offers hands-on experience on transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area.

You will build analytic and design skills, create designs, perform calculations, and draft construction plans under the supervision of a licensed engineer. As an intern, you will join a team to support roadway, structures, and traffic engineering efforts, develop CAD production

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 1 year of study completed.
• Recent graduates pursuing a Master's degree are eligible to apply.
• Interest in pursuing an advanced degree after the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the roadway, structures, and traffic engineering groups on highway design projects.
• Assist design staff on engineering calculations, quantity calculations, cost estimates, construction plans, and supporting materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment.
• Computer-Aided Design Production.

Skills

MS Office

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Pittsburgh, PA - 436 7th Ave.
• Compensation: USD 20 - USD 24 - hourly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOMis seeking aHighwayEngineering Internto be based inPittsburgh, PA.

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

AtAECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands‑on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.

Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well‑rounded learning experience within their field of study. As an Engineering Intern, you will gain experience working as part of a team on medium to large scale transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area. You will build analytic and design skills, create designs, perform calculations, and draft construction plans under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

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

• Provide support to the roadway, structures, and traffic engineering groups on highway design projects.
• The intern will work under the direction of engineers to support design staff on engineering calculations, quantity calculations, cost estimates, construction plans, and supporting materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, collaborative environment.
• Computer‑Aided Design Production
• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent 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:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective time management, task prioritization, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices when public transportation is not available.

Additional information:

• Relocation assistance is not offered position.
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Pittsburgh, PA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Pittsburgh, PA on a scheduled basis.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent 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:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective time management, task prioritization, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices when public transportation is not available.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not offered position.
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Pittsburgh, PA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Pittsburgh, PA on a scheduled basis.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.