Environmental Scientist Intern

APTIM • Susquehanna Township, PA

3d • $24 - $24

About The Position

APTIM is seeking a Geologist Intern to conduct environmental site investigations
and remedial actions. This position requires the ability to conduct field work,
desktop analysis and reporting, occasional overnight travel, and application of
knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.

Duties may include but is not limited to: installation of environmental soil
borings and monitoring wells (both manually with a hand auger and also with a
licensed drilling subcontractor), collection and documentation of soil and
groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, Phase I and Phase II Environmental
Site Assessments, environmental permitting, installation of environmental
remediation systems, implementation of both in-situ and ex-situ remedial
actions, underground storage tank installation and removal, and underground
storage tank system inspections, and ability to gain working knowledge of
Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience
of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a
living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental,
sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts
provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies,
commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create
sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or other related fields
• 0-1+ years of experience participating in various scopes associated with environmental site assessment and technical report preparation.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, scientific computer programs

Nice To Haves

• The following certifications are a plus: 40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training, OSHA 10-Hour, or Licensed Asbestos Inspector

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to clients in a variety of work scopes including but not limited to: environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, Phase I and Phase II due diligence, and residential and commercial construction.
• Collects and interprets soil, groundwater, and air samples.
• Oversight of drilling activities, including but not limited to direct push, hollow stem auger, and sonic drilling as well as directional drilling.
• Basic land surveying skills such as top of casing surveys.
• Performs overspill bucket inspections/sampling for underground storage tanks.
• Executes field work, maintains project schedule and budgetary goals, and supervises contractors.
• Conducts work independently or as part of a project team and can adjust to rapidly changing site conditions or client requirements.
• Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Conducts Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations in accordance with ASTM Standards and client requirements.
• Supports environmental permitting and permit compliance projects.
• Drafts technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients.
• Understands technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Manages own schedule and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Utilizes best practices and knowledge of internal and external business systems to improve products or services as a collaborative member of the APTIM team.
• Duties may also include overlap with APTIM's industrial hygiene group including inspections, assessment and sampling for asbestos, lead-based paint and other material concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf] APTIM - Helpful Documents [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern