Environmental Geologist/Scientist Intern

Arcadis; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 47,279,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

401K

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Geologist or Environmental Scientist Intern to join our team in Raleigh or Cary, NC for Summer 2027. Interns will gain exposure to environmental remediation, compliance projects, and a variety of site investigations, with mentoring and professional growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Geology or Environmental Science, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills; experience with AutoCAD, GIS, or programming is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS, programming skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field and office support of site-wide monitoring and investigation activities including soil, water, and vapor sample collection.
• Assist project teams supporting remediation system operation and permitted facilities.
• Engage in data compilation, interpretation, QA/QC reviews, and report writing; assist with regulatory file review and proposals.
• Support task coordination, scheduling and cost estimation activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Programming

MS Office

Education

BS Geology

Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Programming

Job description

Role description

Arcadis is currently searching for a Geologist or Environmental Scientist Intern to join our team in Raleigh or Cary, NC during Summer 2027.

Our projects take us across North America and come in all shapes and sizes, offering plenty of variety. When you come aboard, get ready for a team-oriented environment where mentoring, technical support, and professional growth are top priorities. We believe in working together, sharing knowledge, and helping each other succeed.

This is a great opportunity for exposure to a wide variety of environmental remediation and restoration projects within the consulting environment, with a focus on remediation projects and environmental compliance. This position requires a broad educational background with an emphasis on science and engineering principles and fundamentals.

The role sits within our global business area Resilience Environment. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities

This is an internship opportunity for a dynamic student looking for career growth in environmental consulting. The Summer 2026 internship offers an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of environmental projects, work with a great team, and join a successful growing organization with a reputation for high quality work and top‑notch employees. Outstanding interns may be eligible for full‑time positions after graduation.

A successful candidate:

• May work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously and candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Will provide field and office support of site wide monitoring and investigation activities including soil, water, and vapor sample collection.
• Assist project teams supporting remediation system operation and permitted facilities.
• Engage in office work that may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, quality assurance/quality control reviews, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal support, project strategy development, scheduling and cost estimate preparation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail‑oriented and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills are also required and additional skills in AutoCAD, GIS, and programming are preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS, programming skills

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits & Compensation

• Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional wellbeing benefits.
• The salary range for this position is $16.50- $35.00/hour.

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