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Environmental Engineer Intern (STRIVE Program)
- APTIM (Winter Garden, FL)
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Job Overview:
APTIM is seeking an **Environmental Engineering Intern** to conduct environmental site investigations and remedial actions. This position requires the ability to conduct field work, desktop analysis and reporting, occasional overnight travel, and application of knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.
Duties may include but is not limited to: installation of environmental soil borings and monitoring wells (both manually with a hand auger and also with a licensed drilling subcontractor), collection and documentation of soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental permitting, installation of environmental remediation systems, implementation of both in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions, underground storage tank installation and removal, and underground storage tank system inspections, and ability to gain working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
The STRIVE Internship Program is a 12-week experience running from **May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026.** Interns are required to be fully available during **Week 1 (May 18--22)** and **Week 12 (August 3--7)** of the program. Week 12 includes **company-paid travel to an APTIM office** (location to be announced) for an end-of-internship celebration.
Interns are expected to minimize absences to ensure a meaningful program experience. The program observes **Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) and Independence Day (July 3, 2026, observed** ).
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
+ Provides technical support to clients in a variety of work scopes including but not limited to: environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, Phase I and Phase II due diligence, and residential and commercial construction.
+ Collects and interprets soil, groundwater, and air samples.
+ Oversight of drilling activities, including but not limited to direct push, hollow stem auger, and sonic drilling as well as directional drilling.
+ Basic land surveying skills such as top of casing surveys.
+ Performs overspill bucket inspections/sampling for underground storage tanks.
+ Executes field work, maintains project schedule and budgetary goals, and supervises contractors.
+ Conducts work independently or as part of a project team and can adjust to rapidly changing site conditions or client requirements.
+ Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner.
+ Conducts Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations in accordance with ASTM Standards and client requirements.
+ Supports environmental permitting and permit compliance projects.
+ Drafts technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients.
+ Understands technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
+ Manages own schedule and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
+ Utilizes best practices and knowledge of internal and external business systems to improve products or services as a collaborative member of the APTIM team.
+ Duties _may_ also include overlap with APTIM's industrial hygiene group including inspections, assessment and sampling for asbestos, lead-based paint and other material concerns.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineer
+ 0-1+ years of experience participating in various scopes associated with environmental site assessment and technical report preparation.
+ Must have a valid Driver's License.
+ Strong written and oral communication skills.
+ Ability to travel as needed with occasional overnight stays.
+ Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, scientific computer programs
+ The following certifications are a plus: 40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training, OSHA 10-Hour, or Licensed Asbestos Inspector
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C
**Explanation for Symbols:** NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
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 $23 to $25 per hour. 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.
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