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AECOM · 1 month ago

Intern Environmental Scientist

Arlington, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.67/hr - $31.17/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking an Intern Environmental Scientist to assist in executing Federal investigation and remediation projects, focusing on health and safety while providing hands-on experience in environmental science and engineering.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope

Prepare technical work plans and reports

Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance

Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems

Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork

Apply knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations

Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents

Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines

Coordinate with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation

Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery

Qualification

Environmental ScienceData AnalysisTechnical WritingField SamplingOffice Software ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and must have completed at least three years of study at an accredited college or university

Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor's degree and plan to continue with the Master's degree are eligible to apply for these positions

Graduates must have been 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

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices

As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Ability to operate large pick-up truck or SUV on jobsites

Frequent repetitive bending/stooping to perform duties to conduct groundwater/surface water sampling and soil/sediment sampling

Frequent exposure to variable seasonal outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dryness, moisture

Frequent moving and lifting bags of sand, buckets of groundwater, and field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance

Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots all day while performing field work

Occasional work in remote work areas