Consulting Services Intern

AECOM is seeking a Consulting Services Intern to be based in Chicago IL office. 

This position is expected to begin in Spring 2026.

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 AECOMs dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

The AECOM Advisory Consulting Internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on learning experience in an exciting fast-paced consulting and advisory practice. This is a highly competitive leadership professional development and skill-building opportunity open to current students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in economic analysis economic development urban planning climate and sustainability public policy and/or data science.

The Internship program is structured to allow interns to work alongside other interns junior staff and senior managers to help address challenges and opportunities related to equitable sustainable economic development and growth real estate development and/or repositioning climate advisory services economic diversification and other types of issues related to our core practice areas. Interns will work on a diverse array of projects and efforts.

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

• Performing entry-level work on a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring the application of standard techniques procedures and criteria in carrying out tasks.
• Follows instructions to accomplish tasks assigned by senior staff.
• Meets required schedules while producing quality work.
• Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of methodology.
• Interns will work alongside other interns and junior staff on collecting data conducting research and organizing and synthesizing information to address the opportunities and/or challenges posed by specific projects and efforts for both community-based regional and national clients.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelors program or higher in Economics Urban Planning Public Policy Finance Business Real Estate Environmental Science Climate and Sustainability 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 a masters degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Graduates must have 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 enrolled in a masters degree program in Economics Urban Planning Public Policy Business Real Estate Finance Environmental Science Climate and Sustainability or a related field.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses related to economic and community development equity housing public health public finance and/or resilience.
• Experience building cashflow models in Excel for real estate development projects.
• Ability to think critically analyze policy and regulations and write effectively.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel.
• Strong technical skills including experience with one or more of the following software packages: ArcGIS and other spatial analysis toolsQuantitative/statistical programs such as STATA R PythonData and analysis visualizationData sources such as Costar EMSI ESRI Business Analyst BLSEconomic impact modeling tools such as RIMS II IMPLAN REMI.

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Chicago IL.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Chicago IL on a scheduled basis. 

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 well-being 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 private-sector 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 2025. Learn more at . 

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 cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning 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