Civil Engineering Intern - Highways

Company Description

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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 nearly 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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to be based in Pickering, ON.

This is a temporary 4 month term expected to begin in May 2024.

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

• Civil and Municipal design for highway, transit, and roadway projects including municipal roads, highways, structural and transit infrastructure.

• Design for grading and drainage, utility protection and/or relocation, roads, parking lots, and staging design

• Preparation of drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off's

• Design of roadway/ highway infrastructure in accordance with applicable regulations, laws, standards, etc. Typically used standards include TAC, MTO and OPS standards.

• Producing and checking a wide variety of designs, grading models, DTM surface and applicable details

• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.

• Utilize and maintain technical databases and file structures within project files.

• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, and contribute in a high performing design team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must currently be in a relevant Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation

• Must have completed their second year of their bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, AutoTurn, InRoads/ OpenRoads, InfraWorks).

• Relevant internship or professional work experience in support of transportation design.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities and interpersonal skills.

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing, Microsoft Project, and standard office software.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting and capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship assistance not provided

• Relocation assistance not provided

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.

ReqID: J10102405

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid