Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Science and Environmental Planning Intern to join our dynamic team in Arlington, VA or Glen Allen, VA office. This advanced internship position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to scientific projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a setting.

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

The emphasis of this position is on environmental impact assessment and NEPA reporting. Responsibilities will be varied to include such tasks as literature review; desktop research and analysis; regulatory review and analysis; report preparation (technical writing and editing, desktop publishing, etc.); stakeholder identification and coordination; and related administrative and support.

Applicants for this position must demonstrate general knowledge of the natural and man-made environments subject to evaluation in NEPA studies. This position requires a positive, resilient, self-starter with an ability to quickly learn on the job, adapt to changing circumstances, and effectively interface project team participants.

The candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams that support the preparation of NEPA and other planning studies and reports.

Specific job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide research and technical writing to support development of environmental documents
• Set parameters for and develop baseline data for natural, cultural, and socioeconomic resources
• Interpret and apply environmental statutes, regulations and Executive Orders for compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws
• Assist with preparation, facilitation, and documentation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management or similar field.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
• Must have completed 3 years of study in the applicable program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic background with a focus on environmental science and/or policy
• Team player that demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Experience in word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance not offered for this role

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.