Science Intern

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Science Intern to be based in our Germantown Maryland office.

This position is expected to begin Spring/Summer 2026.

Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering design and infrastructure projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology learn industry best practices and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally AECOMs dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

Job Overview:

The Science Intern will support our Remediation team with various office tasks. We are seeking motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental remediation career. A full-time position would include both field and office responsibilities.

Working at AECOM means being part of a global team working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

With world-class technical expertise leading-edge technology and innovative project delivery capability around the world AECOMs global environmental practice helps industry and government meet their business goals to achieve compliance reduce or eliminate risks and manage impacts. We provide advisory and technical services to help clients clean up and close contaminated sites and surplus operational facilities and restore them for reuse plan and permit new facilities address critical climate change issues restore habitats and water quality protect natural and cultural resources maintain compliance and cost-effectively manage residuals and wastes.

Job Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Collect and enter data and apply technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data.
• Compare investigation findings to relevant studies and local state and federal regulations to assess compliance.
• Draft reports documenting results and presenting findings.
• Assist in preparing maps illustrating environmental data.
• Miscellaneous assignments on an as-needed basis.
• Help organize plan and track field efforts.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Geology Environmental Science Environmental Engineering or related field and must have completed at least two years of study. Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelors degree and plan to continue with the Masters degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelors degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.
• Due to the nature of work U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License required to visit project sites clients and other AECOM offices. 
• As a condition of employment selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capable of using spreadsheet word processing and standard office software.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour training.
• GIS and/or CADD skills.

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

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 flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern