Planning Intern

AECOM a global leader in transportation and urban planning is seeking a graduate student in urban planning or transportation planning for a paid internship in the companys downtown Milwaukee office.

Our planning team is housed in the AECOM transportation business line but we also contribute to projects across other disciplines including water resources (particularly green infrastructure planning) economic and community planning and environmental planning. All our work is grounded in effective meaningful and equitable stakeholder engagement. Our team is collegial and interested in whats going on in Wisconsin and the world.

This position is a paid internship for summer 2025 scheduled for 3240 hours per week through the end of August. The position has the potential to be extended into the school year at a number of weekly hours to be determined collaboratively based on university workload and schedule.

The position offers the opportunity for a graduate planning student to contribute to a variety of consulting projects in Wisconsin and across the country including:

• Transportation corridor planning
• Transit studies
• Environmental analyses for transportation design
• Bicycle and pedestrian systems development
• Transportation Demand Management
• Community outreach
• Natural resource planning
• Economic development and housing studies
• Land use and comprehensive planning
• Policy analyses

The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans programs and regulations.
• Reviews infrastructure development proposals for conformance with best practices plans and regulations.
• Works directly with community stakeholders and the public on engagement activities.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports on transportation and development proposals to government bodies.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information land use and transportation systems.
• Supports community review of public infrastructure development projects.
• Under direct supervision conducts field evaluations and assessments.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Urban or Regional Planning Transportation Planning geography or a related field and must have completed at least three years of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelors degree and plan to continue with the Masters degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a masters degree in Urban or Regional Planning or Transportation Planning
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word Excel and Powerpoint
• Basic Experience in demographic and economic analysis
• Some familiarity with Geographic Information Systems
• Basic understanding of urban planning principles
• Willingness to learn about community outreach techniques including to populations of color and lowincome populations

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

About AECOM 

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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern