AECOM

Engineering Summer Intern

Posted on: 12 Mar 2021

Chicago, IL

Job Description

United States of America - Illinois, Chicago

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a Water Resources Intern be based in Chicago, IL.

This position is expected to begin in May 2021.

At AECOM , we believe infrastructure creates an opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of whats possible the worlds longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development megaproject, life-sustainingand disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy, and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

* Fortune s Worlds Most Admired Companies 2014-2020

* 1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record 's 2019 Top 500 Design Firms and 1 2019 Top 200 Environmental Firms

* VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly Gold Employer

* Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019

With more than 3,200 Water professionals in all major markets throughout the United States and Canada, AECOMs Water business line leverages nearly a century of local, national, and international project experience to provide todays municipalities, industries, and governments with cost-effective solutions to their Water challenges. We deliver our servicesfrom environmental planning studies to detailed design, construction management, and operations and maintenanceto a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our public sector work encompasses everything from small rural communities, to large urban centers, to agencies with regional responsibilities. Our private sector work includes assignments for multiple commercial/industrial sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, power, food and beverage, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.https://aecom.com/markets/water/

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

* Run models, calculations, and designs software

* Work on small segments of broad tasks

* Apply engineering principles to develop effective solutions

* Perform standard computations and/or analysis

* Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes

* Construction management of submittal documents such as RFIs, product data submittals, and change requests.

* Acquire training in industry-standard computer software (software may include StormCAD, SewerCAD, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Plant3D, Revit, BIM360, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam)

Minimum Requirements

* Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources

* Must have completed the third year of study in the applicable program

Preferred Qualifications

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

* Experience with CAD and MicroStation Software

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to make amazing happen in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

Job Category Vacation Student / Internship / Graduate

Business Line Water

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Intern / Student

Requisition/Vacancy No. 246321BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

AECOM

Los Angeles, CA

AECOM, together with its subsidiaries, engages in designing, building, financing, and operating infrastructure assets worldwide. It operates through four segments: Design and Consulting Services (DCS), Construction Services (CS), Management Services (MS), and AECOM Capital (ACAP). The DCS segment offers planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, program management, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, institutional, and government clients, including the transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, and water markets. The CS segment provides building construction and energy, as well as infrastructure and industrial construction services. The MS segment offers program and facilities management and maintenance, training, logistics, consulting, technical assistance, and systems integration and information technology services primarily for agencies of the United States government and other national governments.

The ACAP segment invests in and develops real estate, public-private partnership, and infrastructure projects. The company was formerly known as AECOM Technology Corporation and changed its name to AECOM in January 2015. AECOM was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.