Consulting Services Intern

About the job

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 Consulting Services Intern to be based in New York City, New York 

This position is expected to begin in May 2026. 
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.
  
The AECOM Advisory Consulting Internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on learning experience in an exciting, fast-paced consulting and advisory practice. This is a highly competitive leadership, professional development, and skill-building opportunity open to current students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in economic analysis, economic development, real estate, urban planning, public policy, and/or data science.
  
The Internship program is structured to allow interns to work alongside other interns, junior staff, and senior managers to help address challenges and opportunities related to equitable, economic development and growth, real estate development and/or repositioning, climate advisory services, economic diversification, and other types of issues related to our core practice areas. Interns will work on a diverse array of projects and efforts.
  
Projects may cover market analysis, funding and financing strategy (including prioritizing relevant incentives or evaluating value capture opportunity), adaptive reuse studies, pro forma modeling to determine financial feasibility, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and program/policy evaluation to address economic and demographic disparities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 
Performing entry-level work on a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
Follows instructions to accomplish tasks assigned by senior staff.
Meets required schedules while producing quality work.
Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of methodology.
Interns will work alongside other interns and junior staff on collecting data, conducting research, and organizing and synthesizing information to address the opportunities and/or challenges posed by specific projects and efforts for both community-based regional and national clients.
Qualifications 
Minimum Requirements: 
Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s program or higher in Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Finance, Business, Real Estate, Environmental Science, Climate and Sustainability, or a related field and must have completed at least three years of study . Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Graduates must have 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: 
Currently enrolled in master’s degree program in Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Real Estate, Finance, Environmental Science, Climate and Sustainability, or a related field
Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses related to economic and community development, equity, housing, public finance, and/or resilience
Experience building cashflow models in Excel for real estate development projects
Ability to think critically, analyze policy and regulations, and write effectively
Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Strong technical skills, including experience with one or more of the following software packages:
ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools
Quantitative/statistical programs such as STATA, R, Python
Data and analysis visualization
Data sources such as Costar, EMSI, ESRI Business Analyst, BLS
Economic impact modeling tools such as RIMS II, IMPLAN, REMI
Additional Information 
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $25 to $33.
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 2025. 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.
ReqID:J10144433
Business Line:Advisory
Business Group:DCS
Strategic Business Unit:West
Career Area:Consulting Services
Work Location Model:Hybrid
Compensation:USD 25 - USD 33 - hourly