Intern / Co-Op Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist

$44,034 - $61,651/Yr

Geosyntec Consultants - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Intern

Onsite - Columbia, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Geosyntec is seeking an Intern / Co-Op - Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist to join their Columbia, Maryland office. This full-time position offers students the chance to apply their engineering academic knowledge to real-world situations while gaining essential business skills for a successful consulting career. The internship lasts approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer of 2025, providing a unique opportunity to work with a leading environmental engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork such as soil and groundwater sampling and drilling, and contractor oversight following training (up to 50% of the time).
• Assist with engineering calculations, design, and/or research.
• Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Manage and analyze data, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
• Follow instructions and interact with engineers, scientists, office administrative staff, CADD operators, contractors, and construction personnel.
• Travel locally to project sites as needed.
• Obtain a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in a relevant geological or environmental science, or related engineering discipline (required).
• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in relevant geological or environmental science, or related engineering or scientific discipline (preferred).
• A high interest in working on geological, environmental restoration, and cleanup projects (required).
• Valid U.S. driver's license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites (required).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ArcView, CADD, and/or Microsoft Office (preferred).
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.