Engineering Intern

AECOM•Arlington, VA

24d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Engineering Intern for its Federal Group in Arlington, Virginia. The intern will support a variety of federal investigation and remediation projects as part of a team, under the oversight of senior managers and technical experts. The role involves engineering and environmental project work, including site visits, field sampling, data collection and analysis, and preparation of technical documentation. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible. AECOM’s internship program gives undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects. Interns collaborate with experienced professionals, use current technology, develop technical and professional skills, and have networking opportunities. AECOM notes that its work includes sustainability and innovation. The position requires local travel and may include U.S. travel depending on project needs. Work is performed on-site, and relocation assistance is not available. Selected candidates must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. The hourly compensation range is USD 27 to USD 35.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and have completed at least three years of study.
Applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree may apply if they plan to continue with a master's degree; graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor's program during the most recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
U.S. citizenship is required.
A valid U.S. driver's license is required for project-site, client, and other AECOM office visits.
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
Submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
Be able to operate a large pickup truck or SUV on jobsites.
Frequently bend and stoop repetitively to conduct groundwater, surface water, soil, and sediment sampling.
Frequently work outdoors in variable seasonal weather, including heat, cold, wind, dryness, and moisture.
Frequently move and lift bags of sand, buckets of groundwater, and field equipment weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, a vest, gloves, a hard hat, and field boots, throughout field work.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of basic engineering and environmental sciences.
Proficiency with standard office suite software applications.
Professional written and verbal communication with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
Ability to communicate complex thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in writing and speech.
Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

Visit military bases and industrial and municipal client sites.
Collect and analyze data for environmental compliance, sustainability, and stormwater projects.
Perform environmental sampling, including stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste sampling.
Develop technical memoranda and reports.
Prepare environmental reporting forms.
Build analytic and design skills.
Conduct engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Collect and analyze data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Use computer software to solve basic engineering problems.
Perform work according to agreed-upon budgets and schedules under supervision.