Geoscientist Intern

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.

Job Overview:

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, as well as environmental compliance, out of the Dallas, Texas office. APTIM's Dallas-Fort Worth team provides a variety of services to clients including several Fortune 500 companies, the State of Texas, the City of Dallas, and the US EPA. Our service line includes environmental due diligence for property transactions, new facility permitting and construction management, inspection of new fuel systems under construction, chemical spill and release determination and reporting, assessment of soil and groundwater impacts, and remediation of impacted properties to allow the desired future property uses. Occasional travel to other project sites in the general geographic area may also be required. 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 a fast-paced environment, finishing their internship having gained a broad experience in various aspects of both assessment and remediation.

This is a temporary position.

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

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work activities include planning, collection, and interpretation of assessment data
• Apply theory in the development of Conceptual Site Models
• Collect and evaluate field data and laboratory sample results to determine subsurface lithology, groundwater flow, contaminant sources, and potential sensitive receptors
• Perform varied office functions in the preparation of reports and plans
• Assist with scheduling, conducting, and documenting project technical meetings
• Ensures conformance to applicable company policies and procedures
• Interprets project needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to non-standard requests
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services in own discipline.
• Conducts field/site visits for investigation or inspection with degreed, professional, and licensed staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• Attending an accredited educational institution pursuing a degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
• 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
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, excel in time management, and work well under pressure
• Must be available to work in various settings such as in the office and on project sites, depending on department needs
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

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Additional Job Information

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 3,000 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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