Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to be based in Buffalo, NY.

Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

This position is expected to begin in May 2026.

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
Perform assignments requiring an application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
Develop solutions for routine technical problems with limited scope.
Work under the supervision of a project engineer or senior-level team member.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil/Environmental Engineering with the intent to continue enrollment after the internship and must have completed at least 3 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 these positions. 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 using MS Office.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Effective written and oral communication skills.