Environmental Intern - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hosting an Environmental Intern position in the Arlington/Herndon area, offering an on-site internship in the Stormwater Group through May–Summer 2027. The program includes hands-on field work, site visits, and collaboration with senior staff.

The opportunity requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science, two years of study completed, US citizenship, and a valid driver's license. Interviews will occur at the Arlington office during the outreach event.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Environmental Field.
• Must have completed two years of study.
• US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required to visit project sites and offices.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to survey infrastructure, collect samples, prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody paperwork.
• Utilize scientific principles to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.

Skills

Health and safety focus

Detail oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or Environmental field

Two years of study completed

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Environmental Intern - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

• Intern
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Herndon, VA - 13873 Park Center
• Compensation: USD 24 - USD 28 - hourly

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18th and 19th.This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Arlington office.This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOMis seeking anIntern Environmental Scientist/Engineerfor theHerndon, Virginiaoffice. This internship within our Stormwater Group will participate in a team to help execute a variety of federal, municipal, or private 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.

This position will involve mostly field-based work and will require the candidate to be within driving distance on a daily basis to Loudoun County, Virginia.

This position is expected to begin in May/June 2027, and last through the summer until the Fall semester.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to survey existing infrastructure, collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents.
• Coordinate with task and project managers, working with field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery.
• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Environmental Field. Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply.
• Must have completed two years of study.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Frequent repetitive bending/stooping to perform duties to conduct sampling.
• Frequent exposure to variable seasonal outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dryness, moisture.
• Frequent moving and lifting bags of field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots all day while performing field work.
• Occasional work in remote work areas.
• General knowledge of the environmental sciences, particularly stormwater.
• Ability to use industry standard programs, with a preference to ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and speak conveying complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.