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 worlds 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.



Join AECOM as a motivated Intern - Urban Designer and gain hands-on experience in Urban Design and Master Planning while contributing to impactful regional projects. AECOM is looking for visionary urban design students to get involved in our transformative projects, drive sustainable development and create resilient urban landscapes. Passionate about crafting innovative solutions for our ever-evolving cities? Then we want to hear from you! This role offers comprehensive on-the-job training, industry exposure, and mentorship within the world of AECOM.

As an Intern Urban Designer, you will collaborate closely with the design team to deliver diverse master plans across various projects in the region. You\'ll support conceptual urban design and planning work, site analysis, master planning, development briefs, and design strategies. Responsibilities during your internship will include:

+ Collecting, comprehending, and graphically representing Zoning Regulations, local regulatory frameworks, and urban design guidelines in operating regions.

+ Assisting senior staff in preparing qualitative and quantitative diagrams and drawings, including benchmark and precedent studies.

+ Gathering relevant design typologies for project brief discussions with Senior Urban Designers.

+ Contributing to maintaining the office's physical and digital library of submitted projects, urban design books, and innovative ideas.

+ Analyzing project briefs and sites, collaborating with peers to develop comprehensive site reviews and recommendations.

+ Acquiring or progressing towards a basic understanding of urban design attributes used in projects.

+ Translating and representing innovative design solutions using digital tools and personal skills.

+ Graphically representing ideas and concepts, developing sequential narrative representations.

Key benefits of our internship program include a potential pathway to a full-time Graduate role. AECOM evaluates interns based on performance, behaviors, and future potential for success. Exceptional interns meeting our criteria will receive a conditional offer for a full-time role and placement in our 2025 Graduate Program upon successful degree completion.

Qualifications

+ Currently enrolled in the 3rd year of an Urban Design or Archiecture Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited University

+ Maintaining a GPA of 2.7 or higher.

+ Available to participate in our 11-week Summer Internship Program from June to August 2024.

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Effective communication and collaboration skills.

As part of AECOMs commitment to Emiratisation and in accordance with UAE labor law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Additional Information

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their interest & experience in the role through our careers page. The deadline for applications is 4th May 2024.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10106909

Business Line: U&P

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: On-Site