Roadway Design Intern — Raleigh (On-Site)

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

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.