About the role#
AECOM is seeking an Intern Geologist to join our Federal Group in Arlington, Virginia. This role supports a variety of investigation and remediation projects under the guidance of senior managers and technical experts. You will gain hands-on experience in environmental projects while developing your technical and professional skills in a collaborative team setting.
What you'll do#
- Develop solutions to technical problems using scientific principles and theories.
- Prepare technical work plans, reports, and preliminary scientific documents.
- Interpret data and conduct analyses to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Plan and execute environmental measures in natural systems.
- Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples using standard field techniques.
- Prepare samples for shipping and manage chain-of-custody documentation.
- Review analytical data for quality indicators.
- Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and field staff.
- Manage your personal workload and provide progress updates to project managers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline, with at least three years of study completed.
- Students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree who plan to continue into a Master’s program are eligible.
- US Citizenship is required.
- A valid U.S. Driver’s License and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
- Ability to operate a large pick-up truck or SUV on jobsites.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, vest, safety glasses, and field boots, throughout the workday.
- Capacity to perform frequent repetitive bending and stooping.
- Ability to move and lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, or 50 pounds with assistance.
- Willingness to work in variable outdoor weather conditions and occasional remote areas.
- General knowledge of geology and proficiency with standard office software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
- Ability to submit to a medical surveillance screening upon hire.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship based in Arlington, Virginia.
- The position operates on a rolling term.
- Travel is required for this role.
About AECOM
AECOM is a professional services firm that provides engineering, design, and construction management. The company serves clients in sectors including water, energy, transportation, and buildings. Based in Dallas, Texas, it operates as a public company with over 60,000 employees. It reported 16.1 billion dollars in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year.
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