Structural Engineer Intern - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern to be based in Arlington, VA.

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

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

• Performs specific portions of a broader assignment under the mentoring of an experienced structural engineer.
• Prepares designs and calculations for a variety of materials, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry.
• Evaluate, select, apply standard engineering techniques, and procedures to design structural building systems and members in buildings utilizing hand calculations and the latest structural engineering software.
• Coordinate with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.
• Perform construction administration duties, including shop drawing review and RFI response preparation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Structures concentration or higher in an engineering field or related with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.
• Candidates must have completed three years of study in their program.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to manage time, and deadlines, keep track of steps in progress, and prioritize tasks.
• Experience utilizing industry standard software packages such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Bluebeam (pdf editor), or similar.
• Familiar with structural engineering software such as RAM Structural Systems, ETABS, Enercalc, etc.
• Comfortable working in a high energy environment with frequent deadlines.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

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

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.