Intern Geologist

AECOM•Arlington, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Intern Geologist for its Arlington, Virginia office, working within the Federal Group on investigation and remediation projects under the oversight of senior managers and technical experts. The internship offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience on engineering, design, and infrastructure projects, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills and collaborate with experienced professionals. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible and requires travel. The work involves field sampling, data collection and analysis, preparation of technical documents, and coordination with project teams and subcontractors. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. Selected candidates must complete medical surveillance screening. Field work involves wearing personal protective equipment, frequent bending and lifting, exposure to variable outdoor weather, and occasional work in remote areas. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline and have completed at least three years of study; alternatively, candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to pursue a Master’s degree are eligible, provided they were enrolled in their bachelor’s program in 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 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.
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
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 sampling duties.
Ability to work outdoors in variable seasonal weather, including heat, cold, wind, dryness, and moisture.
Ability to move and lift field equipment and materials up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
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 communicate 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 help ensure compliance.
Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
Use standard field practices, techniques, 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 for 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 workload, update project managers on progress and obstacles, and present project outputs for final delivery.