Planning Intern

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About the role

AECOM is seeking a Planning Intern to be based in Greenville, SC. This is a part-time, hybrid position expected to begin as soon as possible. Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans, programs and regulations.
• Reviews or assists in the review of development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, transportation tax base data and occupancy rates.
• Assists in evaluating re-zonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals.
• Coordinates community review of public and private development projects.
• Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.
• Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.
• Under direct supervision, conducts field evaluations and assessments.

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in City and Regional Planning or in another related field and must have completed at least 3 years of study.
• Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. 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.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. The selected candidate must be available to work in Greenville, SC on a scheduled basis.

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $22 to $26 per hour.

Benefits

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, employee stock purchase plan