Traffic Intern

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Traffic Intern to be based in Houston, Texas.

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

• Creatively solve multimodal transportation problems involving emerging technologies in the transportation industry (e.g. CAV, EV, TNC, etc.).
• Analyze a wide range of transportation data and assist with technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports or memorandums.
• Use ArcGIS to assist with mapping and spatial analysis tasks.
• Perform data collection, processing, and analysis using software such as PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS, Python, R, and Excel.
• Create graphic designs (presentations, flyers, and/or websites) using software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Prepare and give effective presentations.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.
• Candidates must have completed one year of study in their program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning.
• Transportation Planning skills through academic or work experience.
• Fluent in spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software.
• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position such as ArcGIS, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Experience in traffic simulation using software such as TransModeler, VISSIM, and Synchro.
• Experience in engineering designs using software such as Microstation, SignCAD, AutoTURN, and AGI32.
• Basic understanding of travel demand modeling and basic experience with modeling software such as TransCAD, Cube, and DynusT.
• Understands basic programming concepts and have basic programming skills.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills and team spirit.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Houston, Texas. The selected candidate must be available to work in Houston, Texas on a scheduled basis.
• Non-Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (Texas locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $16.52 - $22.71/hr.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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