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Traffic Intern - Houston

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AECOM

Apr 12, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
  • Houston

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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 complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)