Digital Infrastructure / Telecommunications Engineering Intern
Key Skills for This Role
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous internship or work experience involving construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, engineering, construction management, or telecommunications.
- Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings, or specifications.
- Exposure to telecommunications or fiber optic infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS, Bluebeam, or similar engineering/design software.
- Experience preparing quantity takeoffs or construction cost estimates.
- Interest in fiber optic networks, outside plant infrastructure, data centers, utility infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in understanding how infrastructure is designed and constructed.
- Basic understanding of engineering and construction drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to review technical documentation.
- Ability to organize information and manage multiple assignments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in infrastructure, construction, engineering, or telecommunications.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technical software, design standards, and engineering processes.
- 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 Philadelphia, PA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Philadelphia on a scheduled basis.
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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 aecom.com.
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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where 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.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field 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
- Previous internship or work experience involving construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, engineering, construction management, or telecommunications.
- Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings, or specifications.
- Exposure to telecommunications or fiber optic infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS, Bluebeam, or similar engineering/design software.
- Experience preparing quantity takeoffs or construction cost estimates.
- Interest in fiber optic networks, outside plant infrastructure, data centers, utility infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in understanding how infrastructure is designed and constructed.
- Basic understanding of engineering and construction drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to review technical documentation.
- Ability to organize information and manage multiple assignments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in infrastructure, construction, engineering, or telecommunications.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technical software, design standards, and engineering processes.
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