Civil/Transportation Engineering Intern/Co-op

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Civil/Transportation Engineering Intern/Co-op with an interest in traffic engineering and transportation planning to be based in our Burnaby, BC office.

The successful candidate will support a range of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and civil infrastructure projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on studies and designs for roadways, transit, active transportation, and municipal infrastructure.

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

• Assist with traffic engineering and transportation planning studies, including traffic impact assessments, corridor studies, transportation master plans, transit studies, and multimodal transportation assessments
• Support traffic data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation, including traffic volumes, travel patterns, intersection operations, pedestrian and cycling activity, and other transportation datasets
• Assist with traffic operations and capacity analysis using industry-standard transportation analysis and modelling tools
• Support the development and evaluation of transportation concepts and improvement options for roadways, intersections, transit, pedestrian, and cycling facilities
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, memoranda, figures, presentations, and other project documentation
• Support transportation and municipal infrastructure design, including roadway geometry, intersection improvements, active transportation facilities, and traffic management measures
• Assist with design and drafting using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or similar software
• Support preparation and review of engineering drawings, plans, quantities, and technical documentation
• Assist with field investigations, site inspections, traffic observations, and documentation of existing transportation and infrastructure conditions
• Support data quality assurance / quality control and technical review procedures
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, planners, designers, and other technical disciplines on multidisciplinary transportation projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering program, and must have completed at least 2 years 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

• Strong interest in traffic engineering, transportation planning, transit, active transportation, roadways, and/or municipal infrastructure
• Previous engineering, transportation planning, or civil engineering co-op/internship experience
• Coursework or experience related to traffic engineering, transportation planning, transportation modelling, statistics, GIS, or data analysis
• Experience with transportation analysis or modelling software is considered an asset
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, or similar engineering/design software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with field data collection or site investigations is considered an asset

Additional Information

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

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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. 

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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. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.