Civil Engineering Intern

1 Month ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for their Burnaby, British Columbia office, starting in September 2025. This internship requires a general understanding of civil design, construction, and some experience in civil engineering. The intern will work within a team, communicate effectively with project members and clients, and demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm. The role involves supporting the delivery of linear conveyance infrastructure, primarily in the municipal stormwater, water, and wastewater sectors. Responsibilities include performing engineering tasks, assisting with civil system design for municipal water/wastewater/drainage, writing technical memorandums and reports, conducting construction inspections, preparing engineering calculations, developing drawings and visual aids, solving routine technical problems, assisting with construction cost estimates, and preparing project specifications and contract documents.
Must have:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or related field.
  • Completed at least 2 years of study.
  • Ability to work successfully within a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other project team members and clients.
  • High level of initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm.
Good to have:
  • Experience in civil engineering, construction, hydraulic modelling, planning, and design.
  • Knowledge of water/wastewater/drainage infrastructure in a Municipal environment.
  • Knowledge of blue and green infrastructure.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan

Job Details

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 Civil Engineering Intern to be based in our Burnaby, British Columbia office. This position start in September 2025 While this is a co-op position, the ideal successful candidate will have a general understanding of civil design, construction, and some experience in civil engineering. They will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and clients.  They will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and display drive, energy, and enthusiasm for getting things done! The successful candidate will be expected to support the delivery of linear conveyance infrastructure to customers mostly within the municipal stormwater, water, and wastewater sector.

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

  • Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgement and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
  • Assist in the design of civil systems associated with municipal water and/or wastewater /drainage conveyance facilities
  • Assist in the writing of technical memorandums and reports
  • Performing construction inspections
  • Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
  • Develop solutions for routine technical problems with limited scope.
  • Assisting with the preparation of construction cost estimates
  • Assisting with the preparation of project specifications and contract documents

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or other related field and must have completed at least 2 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 this position. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their Bachelor’s Degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in civil engineering, construction, hydraulic modelling, planning, and design construction Knowledge of water / wastewater / drainage conveyance infrastructure in a Municipal environment
  • Knowledge of blue and green infrastructure: ponds, wetlands, bioswales, raingardens, etc.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and clients
  • Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Experience with AutoCAD/ Civil 3D

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship assistance not provided
  • Relocation assistance not provided

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 2024. 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. 

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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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.


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