Environmental Science Interns - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

Aecom2; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Arlington for Environmental Science Interns to join our Mid-Atlantic Region offices (PA, MD, or VA). The program offers hands-on experience in environmental design and infrastructure projects, with opportunities to work with experienced professionals across our global practice.

The internship begins May/June 2027, with a hybrid schedule including in-office work in VA, PA, NJ, or MD.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Working with the AECOM ecological team to become familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools.
• Assisting AECOM ecological teams in performing stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments, and other ecological field surveys.
• Assisting AECOM ecological teams with writing and developing field data sheets and reports.
• Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, or endangered and threatened species coordination.
• Creating field maps and report mapping through Geographic Information System (GIS) programs, specifically ESRI software.
• Reviewing desktop information to complete environmental impact assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

GIS knowledge

Education

Two years of college coursework in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

ESRI software

Job description

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.

AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Science Interns to be based in our Mid-Atlantic Region offices, in PA, MD, or VA.

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's 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 May/June 2027.

The Science Intern will support our EPP team in both the field and office. We are seeking a motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental career.

With world-class technical expertise, leading-edge technology, and innovative project delivery capability around the world, AECOM's global environmental practice helps industry and government meet their business goals - to achieve compliance, reduce or eliminate risks and manage impacts. We provide advisory and technical services to help clients clean up and close contaminated sites and surplus operational facilities and restore them for reuse, plan and permit new facilities, address critical climate change issues, restore habitats and water quality, protect natural and cultural resources, maintain compliance, and cost-effectively manage residuals and wastes.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with the AECOM ecological team to become familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools.
• Assisting AECOM ecological teams in performing stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments, and other ecological field surveys.
• Assisting AECOM ecological teams with writing and developing field data sheets and reports.
• Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, or endangered and threatened species coordination.
• Creating field maps and report mapping through Geographic Information System (GIS) programs, specifically ESRI software.
• Reviewing desktop information to complete environmental impact assessments.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed at least two years of study at a college or university in a relevant degree program (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, GIS, or another related field).
• Be able to commute to office location at least 3 days per week.
• Be available to travel to job sites when requested. Interns will be accompanied by AECOM team members. Interns will need to have a valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and document preparation experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland . The selected candidate must be available to work in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland on a scheduled basis

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 a