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Job Overview:

The Sustainability Solutions internship position will be in or around an APTIM's office and would involve Sustainability & Environmental Compliance projects. This is a temporary position.

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)** .

This will involve work in an office setting, as well as field work, and will include the following support roles:

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

+ Creating and developing an organization's short- and long-term sustainability strategies;

+ Support recycling and waste reduction initiatives, including helping clients with compliance;

+ Support APTIM's nationwide waste diversion and reduction programs;

+ Collecting and organizing sustainability data, including energy & water consumption, waste, and recycling;

+ Helping evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs;

+ Research and review environmental codes and regulations;

+ Group meetings with interns across the country and in other disciplines;

+ Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. via oral presentations;

+ Work independently or as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing site or project conditions; and

+ Use of best practices and knowledge to improve products or services in own discipline.

+ Supporting compliance and permitting tasks associated with hazardous waste and hazardous materials management, aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention, storm water

+ Contributing to environmental documents and compliance processes

+ Regulatory research and analysis

+ Data management support including data interpretation and recordkeeping

+ Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

+ Collaborating on environmental reports

+ Potential client facility visits for data gathering

+ Use of innovative technology and tablets for data collection and use of environmental data systems.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Enrollment in and completion of at least three years of study in a Bachelor's degree program in a Science or Engineering field of study, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Business or similar

+ Basic knowledge of sustainability theories, practices, and local, national, and global initiatives

+ Collaborative and inquisitive person looking to develop experience in environmental and sustainability disciplines beyond the classroom

+ Willingness to learn and to apply current coursework as needed

+ Ability to work remotely and/or at a site location

+ Ability to work with and contribute to a team

+ Time management, organization, and communication skills a plus but we will help you develop these skills

+ Must be at least 18 years of age with a clean driving record.

+ Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with at least 60 hours of coursework completed

Preferred Qualifications:

+ In fourth year of study in a Bachelor's degree program OR at least one year of study in a Master's degree program in a Science or Engineering field of study, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability or similar

+ Relevant entry-level sustainability certifications such as Green Business Certification Inc.'s (GBCI's) Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) and/or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

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 $26 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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