Highway Engineering Intern

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Highway Engineering Intern to be based in Morgantown, WV, with an expected start in Spring/Summer 2027. Interns gain hands‑on experience on medium to large scale transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area, working under experienced engineers to perform calculations, create designs, draft construction plans, and support roadway, structures, and traffic engineering groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the roadway, structures, and traffic engineering groups on highway design projects.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and have completed at least 1 year of study.
• Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree who plan to continue with a Master’s degree are eligible.
• Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline after the internship.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective time management, task prioritization, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred for site visits when public transportation is not available.

Benefits

AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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, depending on employment status.

Pay

The offered rate of compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location, with a range of $18 to $23 per hour.

Schedule

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring in‑office work in Morgantown, WV on a scheduled basis.