Environmental Intern - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM • Herndon, VA

3d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Engineer Intern for its Stormwater Group in Herndon, Virginia. The intern will support federal, municipal, and private projects under the oversight of senior managers and technical experts. The role is mostly field-based and requires daily driving distance to Loudoun County, Virginia. The internship is expected to begin in May or June 2027 and continue through the summer until the Fall semester.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects, working with experienced professionals and contributing to projects with real-world impact. The position calls for a strong focus on health and safety, attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication, the ability to work independently, and collaboration as part of a high-performance team. AECOM is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18 and 19, with a networking mixer and interviews.

This is an on-site position. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour. Relocation assistance is not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Environmental Field; candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a Master’s degree are eligible.
• Must have completed two years of study.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Must be within daily driving distance of Loudoun County, Virginia.
• Strong focus on health and safety, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and ability to collaborate as part of a high-performance team.

Nice To Haves

• Frequent repetitive bending and stooping to conduct sampling.
• Ability to work in variable seasonal outdoor weather, including heat, cold, wind, dryness, and moisture.
• Ability to move and lift field-equipment bags weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots, throughout field work.
• Ability to work occasionally in remote areas.
• General knowledge of environmental sciences, particularly stormwater.
• Ability to use industry-standard programs; ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Professional demeanor in written and verbal communications 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

• Use basic field practices and equipment to survey existing infrastructure and collect soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples; prepare samples for shipping and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions to technical problems of limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans, reports, preliminary data, and scientific documents.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings with relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to assess compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences, including chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics, to explain observations.
• Coordinate with task and project managers and work with field staff to support sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Manage personal workloads, update project managers on progress and obstacles, and present project outputs for final delivery.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; voluntary benefits; perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern