Program Controls Intern - Water - Hiring Event with AECOM - New York City

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in New York, New York October 15th and 16th.  This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Friday, interviews will take place at our New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is actively seeking a bright and highly motivated Program Controls Intern – Water for employment in our Water Business Line based out of our New York, NY office.

The Program Controls Intern will support project and program management teams with financial tracking, cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with program controls and develop an understanding of how large-scale water and infrastructure projects are planned, monitored, and delivered.

This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project financial, cost, schedule, labor, and performance data against established budgets and baselines.
• Gain exposure to program controls concepts including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), earned value, cost forecasting, scheduling, scope control, and change management.
• Support tracking of project costs, purchase orders, subconsultant commitments, expenditures, and funding limitations.
• Assist with monitoring project progress and performance trends and contribute to the preparation of accurate reports, dashboards, and project deliverables.
• Support the maintenance of program controls systems used to monitor cost, schedule, risk, and documentation progress.
• Assist with administrative and coordination activities related to project teams, subconsultants, and program controls deliverables.
• Provides support to tracking purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, AECOM Global teams, and other project stakeholders while developing knowledge of financial, accounting, and project management principles.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. 
• Must have completed 3 years of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Water project experience for multiple agencies in NY/NJ metro area (e.g. NYCDEP)
• Previous experience with Microsoft Power BI Software.
• NYCDEP 4-hr Scaffolding Training.
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
• PMIS Trimble/e-builder experience.
• NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).
• OSHA 10.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN JUNE 1 2027. 

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.