High School Intern
AECOM, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Primary Location: US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A
Compensation: USD 19 - USD 21 - hourly
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a High School Intern to work in the AECOM offices located in Downtown Los Angeles or in the City of Orange. The internship will begin in mid‑June 2026 and is expected to end by August 2026, hours vary during the summer period.
Students will complete assignments focused on their specific interests while exposing them to a wide variety of professions in the design and construction industry.
Hands‑on practical experience is a fundamental aspect of preparing a student for a career, and we believe this is best achieved through a variety of activities with mentors representing the various disciplines in our industry.
The responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:
Shadow various disciplines – architects/designers, building engineers, scientists, project managers, construction personnel, economists, environmental engineers, cost estimators, and business/management (marketing, legal, financial) to learn about each discipline. This will be both virtual and in‑person.
Shadow BIM technicians, project engineers, field engineers, and AECOM’s Digital Technology group to learn about the technological side of construction, including introductory or even advanced training in relevant software.
After the necessary safety training, tour project construction sites, take photos of work in progress to compile visual documentation of the project and complete site observation reports.
Shadow Project Managers and take minutes for various meetings.
Spend time with trade/material vendors, and help the architects and designers update materials libraries and collections.
Complete First Aid Certification and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification.
Learn how to read plans and organize a construction drawing set. They are taught to update plans for projects in construction, with RFIs and revisions to keep a current set.
Access AECOM University, which provides over 5,000 AECOM courses to explore technical topics.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in high school or a spring 2026 high school graduate.
Must have completed two years of study (rising Junior or above).
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in the AEC (Architecture – Engineering – Construction) fields or in the Built Environment.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter describing why they feel they should be selected for this internship.
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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Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Primary Location: US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A
Compensation: USD 19 - USD 21 - hourly
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a High School Intern to work in the AECOM offices located in Downtown Los Angeles or in the City of Orange. The internship will begin in mid‑June 2026 and is expected to end by August 2026, hours vary during the summer period.
Students will complete assignments focused on their specific interests while exposing them to a wide variety of professions in the design and construction industry.
Hands‑on practical experience is a fundamental aspect of preparing a student for a career, and we believe this is best achieved through a variety of activities with mentors representing the various disciplines in our industry.
The responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:
Shadow various disciplines – architects/designers, building engineers, scientists, project managers, construction personnel, economists, environmental engineers, cost estimators, and business/management (marketing, legal, financial) to learn about each discipline. This will be both virtual and in‑person.
Shadow BIM technicians, project engineers, field engineers, and AECOM’s Digital Technology group to learn about the technological side of construction, including introductory or even advanced training in relevant software.
After the necessary safety training, tour project construction sites, take photos of work in progress to compile visual documentation of the project and complete site observation reports.
Shadow Project Managers and take minutes for various meetings.
Spend time with trade/material vendors, and help the architects and designers update materials libraries and collections.
Complete First Aid Certification and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification.
Learn how to read plans and organize a construction drawing set. They are taught to update plans for projects in construction, with RFIs and revisions to keep a current set.
Access AECOM University, which provides over 5,000 AECOM courses to explore technical topics.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in high school or a spring 2026 high school graduate.
Must have completed two years of study (rising Junior or above).
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in the AEC (Architecture – Engineering – Construction) fields or in the Built Environment.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter describing why they feel they should be selected for this internship.
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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