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AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join AECOM Transportation, Structures Departments (Bridge Department) in Chicago, IL.

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

As a Structural Engineering Intern specializing in Bridges, you will work under the supervision of experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience in the design, analysis, and construction of bridge structures. This internship will provide you with exposure to various phases of bridge engineering projects, including planning, design, evaluation, and construction. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Support: Assist in the preparation of bridge design calculations
• Structural Analysis: Support the team in performing structural analyses for bridge components using specialized software tools
• Drafting and Modeling: Help create detailed bridge design drawings and models. This may include drafting in CAD software and updating designs based on feedback from engineers.
• Fieldwork and Site Visits: Occasionally participate in site visits to observe construction progress, conduct inspections, and support the engineering team in understanding project requirements.
• Project Documentation: Help prepare and review technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and project updates. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with relevant engineering standards and codes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers to support project execution. Participate in design meetings, presentations, and discussions with team members.
• Quality Control: Support quality assurance processes to ensure that bridge designs meet the required standards, specifications, and safety regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar discipline, and must have completed at least 3 years of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions.  Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s 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:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software.
• Some basic coursework in steel and concrete design.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, deadlines, keep track of steps, and prioritize tasks.

• Relocation assistance is not available 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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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