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 over 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. AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18th and 19th. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Arlington office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is seeking an Intern Environmental Scientist/Engineer for the Herndon, Virginia office. This internship within our Stormwater Group will participate in a team to help execute a variety of federal, municipal, or private projects with oversight from senior managers and technical experts. The ideal candidate will require a strong focus on health and safety, be detailed orientated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and will be capable of working collaboratively as a member of a high-performance team. This position will involve mostly field-based work and will require the candidate to be within driving distance on a daily basis to Loudoun County, Virginia. 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, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment. This position is expected to begin in May/June 2027, and last through the summer until the Fall semester. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to survey existing infrastructure, collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork. • Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope. • Prepare technical work plans and reports. • Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance. • Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems. • Apply knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations. • Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents. • Coordinate with task and project managers, working with field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation. • Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery. Minimum Requirements: • Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Environmental Field. Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply. • Must have completed two years of study.  • Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. Preferred Qualifications: • Frequent repetitive bending/stooping to perform duties to conduct sampling. • Frequent exposure to variable seasonal outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dryness, moisture. • Frequent moving and lifting bags of field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance. • Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots all day while performing field work. • Occasional work in remote work areas. • General knowledge of the environmental sciences, particularly stormwater. • Ability to use industry standard programs, with a preference to ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD. • Proficiency in standard office suite software applications • Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees. • Ability to write and speak conveying complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. • Ability to learn through on-the-job experience. • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.   •   •   At AECOM, we are committed to mainta