Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern

About the Role

AKRF's Site Assessment and Remediation practice handles projects from individual lots to large-scale developments. We are seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern to join our 2027 summer internship program in our New York City office.

Key Responsibilities

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Phase II/Subsurface/Remedial Investigations including logging borings and soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Remediation oversight and community air monitoring related to brownfield redevelopment.
• Oversight of subcontractors such as drillers, excavation companies, and remedial contractors.
• Data interpretation, report preparation and writing (Work Plans, Phase II and Remedial Investigation Reports, Remedial Plans, etc.).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A bachelor’s degree program in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges.
• Dependability and an eagerness to take ownership of tasks.

Compensation

• $21/hr - $29/hr, commensurate with experience.