Water Resources Engineering Intern
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Job overview
AECOM seeks a Water Resources Engineering Intern for its Transportation Water Resources group, with work based in its Conshohocken, Newark, Philadelphia, and/or Pittsburgh offices. The internship is expected to begin in June 2027. The intern will assist with water resources design, analysis, field inspection, technical writing, and permitting activities. The role is hybrid and offers hourly compensation of $24 to $28.
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Company Description
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.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented Water Resources Intern for the Transportation Water Resources group located in AECOM’s Conshohocken, Newark, Philadelphia, and/or Pittsburgh offices.
This position is expected to begin in June 2027 .
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Assist in design activities including stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, roadway drainage, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, utility coordination, site design and environmental permitting.
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Assist with the development of preliminary to final design calculations and drawings.
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Review field information and perform field inspection of existing stormwater facilities.
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Perform technical writing for design reports and permitting applications.
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Utilize OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and a variety of Civil Engineering design software applications.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
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Currently attending an accredited engineering school pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related engineering field.
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Must have completed 2 years of study in university program at the time of internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Work experience with drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design.
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Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS).
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Some experience with water resources design software (StormCAD, HydroCAD, Pondpak, HEC-RAS).
Additional Information
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Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Relocation assistance is not available with this position.
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.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $24 to $28.
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.
ReqID: J10162773
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Compensation: USD 24 - USD 28 - hourly
How this job compares
Set against the 1,506 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$24–28/hr
- US median$23–30/hr317 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Civil Engineering hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 73 open Civil Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,506 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (777 postings).
- Education
- 739 of the 1,506 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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