Geoscientist Intern

Job Description

APTIM Environmental Infrastructure, Inc. is currently seeking a motivated intern to join our Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) team working on technical investigation and remediation projects out of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. This may include the monitoring of groundwater, surface water and soil gas monitoring systems, collection of surficial and subsurface soil samples for environmental and geotechnical purpose, participation in the design and implementation of both in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions. Occasional travel to other project sites in the general geographic area may also be required. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to clearly and confidently communicate, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives, regulators, and colleagues alike. APTIM's internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply skills gained in an academic setting to challenging projects and meaningful work assignments. Interns will be paired with experienced mentors and should be prepared to work in fast-paced environment, finishing their internship having gained a broad experience in various aspects of both assessment and remediation.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collect environmental samples in the field from various media including groundwater, surface water, soil, and vapor.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize various field monitoring and measuring instruments.
• Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks; expected to manage own time to meet established deadlines.
• Analyze and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering/scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost-estimates, and other project documents.
• Work may periodically involve installation, operation, and maintenance of remediation equipment (pumps, process equipment, piping install etc.) and supervising other field tasks such as installing and abandoning monitoring/recovery wells
• Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, provide input on technical, project, and safety issues.
• Possess a "Safety First" work ethic.

Basic Qualifications:

• Attending an accredited education institution pursuing a degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Scient.
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with at least 60 hours of coursework completed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 24-hour or 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training desired, but not necessary.
• Must have experience with MS Office Software, including but not limited to MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites; lifting and physical work will be required.
• Must be able to work in the field in all types of field conditions/weather.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate.
• Working knowledge of scientific computer programs
• Experience working in a wide range of geologic environments
• Experience with multi-media sampling and soil boring and monitoring well drilling/installation.

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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Additional Job Information

What we do:

• Whether it's safeguarding and maintaining critical power infrastructure, helping communities recover from natural disasters, enabling our armed forces and first responders, or transforming landfills into public parks, we go to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. These are huge responsibilities, and we take them seriously.
• Thinking differently and challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, develop critical insights, and deliver new, creative adaptive solutions. We do this by leveraging teams that include engineers, scientists, builders, economists, craft professionals, procurement, logistics and process experts.
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• Who We Are:
• APTIM specializes in engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster recovery, complex facility maintenance, and construction services. Serving Government, Oil, Gas, Chemical, Industrial, Commercial, and Power clients, we are your partner and relentless advocate.