United States of America – Texas, Houston
**Job Summary**
**AECOM** is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to be based in Houston, TX.
This position is expected to begin in December 2020.
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
+ Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies – 2014-2020
+ #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record's 2019 “Top 500 Design Firms” and #1 2019 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”
+ VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
+ Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019
AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies.
**The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:**
+ Lighting & Power plan layouts and circuiting
+ Fire Alarm, Security, IT and AV plan layouts
+ Short Circuit and voltage drop calculations
+ Mechanical ductwork/piping calculations and layout
+ 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
+ Intern 2 – completion of second year of qualified study
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursing a Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, electrical, mechanical engineering, or related field with the intent to continue enrollment after an internship
+ Must have completed two years of study in the applicable program
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Ability to follow direction and manage specific tasks to completion
+ Ability to learn new technologies and concepts
+ Demonstrated leadership abilities
+ Willing to work a variety of tasks alone or as part of a team
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
**What We Offer**
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
**Job Category** Vacation Student / Internship / Graduate
**Business Line** Buildings & Places
**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
**Country** United States of America
**Position Status** Intern / Student
**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 242364BR
**Clearance Required** No
**Virtual:** No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.