Planning Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Atlanta, GA

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Atlanta, GA on November 5-6. 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 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 Atlanta, GA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM’s Atlanta office is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to support planning and public engagement efforts for transit, rail, roadway, and multimodal transportation projects. This position provides hands-on experience working alongside senior planners, engineers, and project managers on projects for local, state, and federal clients.

The internship is ideal for students interested in transportation planning, public policy, urban planning, or related fields who want exposure to professional consulting, federal and state transportation programs, and community-focused planning.

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

• Support transportation planning studies, including transit, multimodal, corridor, and long-range planning efforts.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization (e.g., demographic data, travel patterns, GIS mapping).
• Help prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and graphics.
• Support public engagement activities, including developing meeting materials, surveys, and outreach content and attending public meetings in communities across Georgia.
• Assist with grant-related research and documentation (e.g., FTA, FHWA, FRA programs).
• Participate in project team meetings and coordination activities.
• Participate in client meetings and coordination activities.
• Perform general planning and research tasks under the supervision of senior staff.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to nationally and regionally significant transportation projects.
• Mentorship from experienced transportation planners and project managers.
• Experience working with public-sector clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional development through AECOM’s learning and networking opportunities.