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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civil engineering intern
May 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
first-hand experience and lots of feedback from supervisors
What I wish was different
nothing, it was good
Advice
Be proactive. Ask yourself what your boss would want you to do and do it. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and communicate with the people you're working with often
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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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Transportation Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Stevens Point, WI
What I liked
Throughout this internship I learned about the construction operations required to build a road and how to document the progress. Seeing multiple phases of the project and staying involved with the construction process really held my interest. I enjoyed learing how to use Civil 3d and the gps on site, and I hope to utilize that skill in the future.
What I wish was different
AECOM in Stevens Point could improve the internship program by adding more social interaction, a better company attitude, less stressed engineers, and better leadership by action.
Advice
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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.
