AECOM is seeking an Intern Geologist for the Arlington, Virginia office. This internship within our Federal Group will participate in a team to help execute a variety of Federal investigation/remediation projects with oversight from senior managers and technical experts. The ideal candidate will require a strong focus on health and safety, be detailed orientated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and will be capable of working collaboratively as a member of a high-performance team.Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.This position is expected to begin in December/January 2026.The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.</li><li>Prepare technical work plans and reports.</li><li>Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.</li><li>Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.</li><li>Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.</li><li>Apply knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.</li><li>Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents.</li><li>Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.</li><li>Coordinate with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.</li><li>Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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