Marine Scientist Intern

APTIM Corp.; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

APTIM Corp. invites applications for a part-time, entry-level Scientist Intern in Boca Raton, FL. The position supports sieve and carbonate analysis, GIS mapping, and geotechnical deliverables while advancing data formatting in GIS workflows.

Qualified candidates hold a BS in Geology or related field, with 0–5 years of geology experience. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication are required; ArcGIS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field.
• Geology experience 0–5 years required.
• Experience with sieve analysis preferred.
• Experience processing sediment cores is a plus.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint expected.
• ArcGIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sieve and carbonate analysis.
• Perform GIS analysis and map production.
• Produce geotechnical deliverables (technical reports and appendices).
• Format geoscientific datasets in a GIS environment.

Skills

Sieve analysis

GIS analysis

Geotechnical reports

Dataset formatting

Time management

Written communication

Driving record

Education

BS in Geology or related

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

Providing assistance with:

• Sieve and carbonate 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.

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.