Intern Geologist

AECOM • Arlington, VA

9h • $24 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Intern Geologist for its Federal Group in the Arlington, Virginia office. The intern will help execute Federal investigation and remediation projects under the oversight of senior managers and technical experts. The position calls for a strong focus on health and safety, attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication, independence, and collaboration as part of a high-performance team.

AECOM internships give undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience on engineering, design, and infrastructure projects. Interns work with technology and experienced professionals and can develop technical and professional skills while contributing to projects that affect communities and the built environment. This position is expected to begin as soon as possible. Travel is required, and relocation assistance is not available.

The role involves field sampling and documentation, environmental data analysis, report preparation, and coordination with project managers, subcontractors, and field staff. Fieldwork can involve outdoor conditions, remote work areas, physical lifting, and wearing personal protective equipment throughout field work.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline and have completed at least three years of study; alternatively, have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, been enrolled in that degree program in the most recent school term, and plan to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required for visits to project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
• Must submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• Ability to operate a large pickup truck or SUV on jobsites.
• Ability to perform frequent repetitive bending and stooping for groundwater, surface water, soil, and sediment sampling.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots, throughout field work.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of geology.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to convey complex thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in writing and speech.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Use basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions to technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• 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.
• Use standard field practices and basic field equipment to collect soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples; prepare samples for shipping; and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences, including chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics, to explain observations.
• Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents.
• Review analytical data for general quality indicators in routine analyses using well-defined guidelines.
• Coordinate with task and project managers and work with on-site subcontractors and field staff to support sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Manage personal workloads, keep project managers apprised of progress and obstacles, and present project outputs for final delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options, well-being resources, and an employee assistance program, depending on employment status.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards, depending on employment status.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern