• Marine Scientist Intern

    APTIM (Boca Raton, FL)


    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.

     

    APTIM, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and a thriving coastal engineering practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Boca Raton, FL office for a part-time, entry-level Scientist Intern.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

    Providing assistance with:

    + Vibracore processing (splitting, photographing, logging, sampling).

    + Sieve and carbonate analysis

    + Carbonate content analysis.

    + GIS analysis and map production.

    + Production of geotechnical deliverables (technical reports and appendices).

    + Formatting of geoscientific datasets in a GIS environment.

    Basic Qualifications:

    + Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Geology or related field of study

    + Geology experience (0-5 years) required.

    + Some experience with mechanical sieve analysis

    + Some experience processing sediment cores

    + Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

    + Experience with ArcGIS software preferred.

    + Able to work collaboratively in a diverse team setting.

    + Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

    + Excellent time management skills and ability to complete multiple tasks on an on-going basis by given deadlines.

    + Self-motivated, hard-worker capable of working independently and with our multidisciplinary team of professionals and staff.

    + Strong attention to detail.

    + Must possess a clean driving record

    ABOUT APTIM

    APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

    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

     

    As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $20-$25 hourly. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

     

    Employee Benefits

     

    Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

     

    + Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

    + Life insurance

    + Short-term and long-term disability insurance

    + Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

    + 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

    + APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com) (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/eaa3a0a0-e46b-447b-b8b7-18f2fbf26eae/APTIM-401k-Plan-Features.pdf)

    + APTIM - Helpful Documents

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    About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better

     

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    Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may make their request known by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 855.343.5600 for assistance.

     

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