Water/Wastewater Intern

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 nearly 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 highly motivated Water/Wastewater Intern to join AECOM’s Water/Wastewater team in Columbus, Ohio.

Our local office provides design opportunities throughout Ohio in water treatment, wastewater treatment, green infrastructure such as bioretention and permeable pavement, waterline rehabilitation and replacement, sanitary sewer condition assessment and rehabilitation, hydraulic modeling, and sanitary sewer/pump station/conveyance improvements.

In addition to local projects, AECOM provides opportunities to work on projects throughout the country as local office leaders share work amongst offices. Additionally, AECOM provides access to national experts to provide guidance and leadership on projects. AECOM’s mentorship program also provide entry-level engineers connectivity to staff worldwide.

This position is expected to begin in May or June 2024.

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

• Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.

• Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.

• As an intern, the candidate will gain experience in programs such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and PCSWMM while working on a variety of water treatment, wastewater treatment, green infrastructure, and storm/sanitary sewer projects. Having prior experience with any of these programs is helpful, but the candidate will have local peer mentorship on these programs to gain experience.

• Fieldwork may be required, but the majority of the time will be spent in the office.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.

• Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of study in their program.

• Due to nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in water or environmental type work.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position

• The offered rate of compensation (Ohio locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $18.58 – $25.55/hr.

• 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, and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

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. 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.

ReqID: J10096035

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid