Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern

Akrf,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF is offering a summer internship for an Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern based in our New York City office. You will participate in our 2027 internship program and support the Site Assessment and Remediation practice on projects of varying scale.

As an intern, you will assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II investigations, data interpretation, and report writing under supervision. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.
• Dependability and an eagerness to take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Phase II/Subsurface/Remedial Investigations including logging borings and soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Remediation oversight and community air monitoring related to brownfield redevelopment.
• Oversight of subcontractors such as drillers, excavation companies, and remedial contractors.
• Data interpretation, report preparation and writing (Work Plans, Phase II and Remedial Investigation Reports, Remedial Plans, etc.).

Education

Bachelor's degree program in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology or a related field

Job description

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Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern

Intern/Coop Technical I New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1476

Salary Range: $21.00 To $29.00 Hourly

About the Role

The Site Assessment and Remediation practice at AKRF delivers value on projects of all scopes and sizes, from individual lots and single-use buildings to large-scale mixed-use developments, corporate and institutional campuses, renewable energy facilities, and infrastructure improvements. We are seeking an environmental scientist/geologist intern to participate in our 2027 summer internship program. This position will be based in our New York City office.

Job Responsibilities

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Phase II/Subsurface/Remedial Investigations including logging borings and soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Remediation oversight and community air monitoring related to brownfield redevelopment.
• Oversight of subcontractors such as drillers, excavation companies, and remedial contractors.
• Data interpretation, report preparation and writing (Work Plans, Phase II and Remedial Investigation Reports, Remedial Plans, etc.).
• A bachelor’s degree program in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly
• Dependability and an eagerness to take ownership of tasks

Compensation

Compensation will range from $21hr-$29hr, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.