Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

The Site Assessment and Remediation practice at AKRF delivers value on projects of all scopes and sizes, from individual lots and single-use buildings to large-scale mixed-use developments, corporate and institutional campuses, renewable energy facilities, and infrastructure improvements. We are seeking an environmental scientist/geologist intern to participate in our 2026 summer internship program. This position will be based in our High Bridge, New Jersey office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Field support in completion of Phase II/Subsurface/Remedial Investigations including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Field support on projects requiring remediation contractor oversight (i.e., drillers, excavation contractors), and management and implementation of community air monitoring programs.
• Assist in data interpretation and management, report preparation (Work Plans, Phase II/Site Investigation Reports, Remedial Investigation Reports, etc.).

Essential Requirements:

• An accredited STEM bachelor’s degree program or STEM graduate program
• 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 other challenges regularly
• Dependability and an eagerness to take ownership of tasks
• Valid Drivers License
• Current OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification preferred

Compensation

Compensation will range from $21hr-$29hr, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.