Environmental Scientist Intern

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist Intern to be based in Portland, Oregon.

This position is expected to begin in June 2024.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.
• Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.
• Responsible for providing scientific guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of a technical or scientific discipline within the schedule and budget of an assigned project.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Environmental Science with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.
• Candidates must have completed one year of study in their program.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices when public transportation is not available.  

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not available for this position.
• Travel of 10% is required for this position.  
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Portland, Oregon. The selected candidate must be available to work in Portland, Oregon on a scheduled basis.
• Offered rate of compensation (Oregon locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/hr.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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 culture of equity, diversity an