Marine Scientist Intern

APTIM; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

APTIM in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a part-time, entry-level Scientist Intern to support environmental and geotechnical projects. The role involves field and lab tasks, data entry, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a BS in Geology or related field, 0–5 years geology experience, familiarity with sieve analysis and GIS (ArcGIS preferred), plus strong communication and time management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related field.
• Geology experience (0-5 years) required.
• Some experience with mechanical sieve analysis.
• Some experience processing sediment cores.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Experience with ArcGIS software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vibracore processing (splitting, photographing, logging, sampling).
• Sieve and carbonate analysis
• Carbonate content analysis.
• GIS analysis and map production.
• Production of geotechnical deliverables (technical reports and appendices).
• Formatting of geoscientific datasets in a GIS environment.

Skills

Geology

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

APTIM, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and a thriving coastal engineering practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Boca Raton, FL office for a part-time, entry-level Scientist Intern.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Vibracore processing (splitting, photographing, logging, sampling).
• Sieve and carbonate analysis
• Carbonate content analysis.
• GIS analysis and map production.
• Production of geotechnical deliverables (technical reports and appendices).
• Formatting of geoscientific datasets in a GIS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Geology or related field of study
• Geology experience (0-5 years) required.
• Some experience with mechanical sieve analysis
• Some experience processing sediment cores
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Experience with ArcGIS software preferred.
• Able to work collaboratively in a diverse team setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to complete multiple tasks on an on-going basis by given deadlines.
• Self-motivated, hard-worker capable of working independently and with our multidisciplinary team of professionals and staff.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must possess a clean driving record

About Aptim

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $21-$25 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

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