About the role#
AECOM is hiring an Engineering Intern for our Federal Group in Arlington, Virginia. You will join a team focused on investigation and remediation projects. This role provides hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure with oversight from senior managers and technical experts. You will work on-site and participate in projects that impact military, industrial, and municipal clients.
What you'll do#
- Visit project sites at military bases, industrial, and municipal locations.
- Collect and analyze data for environmental compliance, sustainability, and stormwater projects.
- Perform environmental sampling for stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste.
- Develop technical memoranda, reports, and environmental reporting forms.
- Conduct engineering design, including calculations, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings.
- Use computer software to solve basic engineering problems.
- Ensure all work follows agreed-upon budgets and schedules.
- Travel locally and within the U.S. as required by project needs.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Must have completed at least three years of study. Graduates planning to continue into a Master’s program are also eligible.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
- Ability to operate a large pick-up truck or SUV on jobsites.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vests, gloves, hard hats, and field boots, throughout the day.
- Physical ability to perform frequent repetitive bending and stooping, as well as lifting field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted or 50 pounds with assistance.
- Willingness to work in variable seasonal outdoor weather and occasional remote work areas.
- General knowledge of engineering and environmental sciences with proficiency in standard office software.
- Ability to communicate complex thoughts clearly and professionally.
- Must submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About AECOM
AECOM is a professional services firm that provides engineering, design, and construction management. The company serves clients in sectors including water, energy, transportation, and buildings. Based in Dallas, Texas, it operates as a public company with over 60,000 employees. It reported 16.1 billion dollars in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year.
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