I really liked the support I had from members within my team which really helped make my internship experience immersive. This was from the start right till my last day which helped me grow both personally and professionally.
What I wish was different
I wish that I gotten to experience more site visits as I was looking forward to that but I understand the difficulty of that being an intern. I hope to experience this as a full time hire!
Advice
One piece of advice I would like to share is to always think about who you are presenting your work to. This is especially the case with a large company with AECOM who have multiple contracts with large clients. This includes double checking your work and always asking important questions. This ensures that the quality remains high from start to finish which is the mindset I developed during my summer internship experience.
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rail and transit engineering intern
May - August 2023 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The people I worked with and the importance/quality of work I was given
What I wish was different
Advice
Work hard and you will be rewarded.
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Sustainability Intern
May - August 2023 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The team was so supportive and the work we did was incredible
What I wish was different
No relocation assistance (which was very difficult in San Francisco)
Advice
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Civil Engineering Intern
August - September 2020 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
Aecom is all about working together to create something amazing, and that was exactly how I felt there. It was a wonderful experience to work with professional civil engineers and learn many different day to day tasks of what I would do when I become a professional civil engineer
What I wish was different
I wish my internship was longer to gain more experience and make relationships with more people in the company. My internship was cut short due to covid shelter in place, which was unforeseen but still grateful for the time I had with AECOM
Advice
One piece of advice is always stay enthusiastic about your job, stay professional, get what you need done, time manage well, have a good attitude even when things don’t turn out how you think or want.
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Roadway Intern
May 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I really liked the people I worked with. My coworkers were fun, knowledge and always willing to help me.
What I wish was different
I wish I got to do slightly more exciting work, but alas I am an intern
Advice
Write everything down so you can remember what people have told you, and you can perform your tasks better.
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Plant Engineer Intern
June - August 2018 • Richland, WA
What I liked
Everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have started earlier in the summer.
Advice
If you get an internship, make the most of the opportunity.
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Civil Engineering Intern
January 2018 • Akron, OH
What I liked
Learning to draft in AutoCAD and Microstation. Doing design work such as bolt design and beam design. Also have the opportunity to go out and inspect bridges on the Ohio Turnpike.
What I wish was different
Taking Reinforced Concrete class before co-op to do more design work.
Advice
Ask questions!
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Civil Engineering Intern
June 2018 • Wilmington, DE
What I liked
Both in the field and office work.
What I wish was different
Working on more projects instead of just one.
Advice
Definitely a great position that can give you a lot of experience that you wouldn't learn in the classroom.
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Engineering Intern
July - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Enjoyed working in the city. Learned a lot about the different types of engineering fields there are.
What I wish was different
Wish I had a more interactive learning experience with my bosses and coworkers
Advice
You meet many different people working in a large company such as AECOM. Different personalities, different opinions and what not help you learn how to deal with different people in the office.
