Coastal Resilience Intern
Job Description
Job Overview:
APTIM is seeking an energetic and motivated intern to join our Coastal Resilience team working on coastal related resilience projects, research, and analysis to contribute to our growing practice in this area. With changing climate and growing coastal populations, resilience of coastal communities is critical. APTIM provides a full-service resilience offering to our clients from planning and engineering through disaster response and recovery. APTIM's internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply skills gained in an academic setting to challenging projects and meaningful work assignments. Interns will be paired with experienced mentors and should be prepared to work in a dynamic environment, both independently and within a team, gaining experience in various aspects of coastal resilience.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
- Researching coastal resilience topics
- Applying concepts of coastal science and engineering
- Developing and delivering presentations to share findings with internal audiences
- Perform varied office functions in the preparation of reports and plans
- Assist with scheduling, conducting, and documenting technical meetings
- Aiding in creating content for the coastal resilience branding and digital strategy
Basic Qualifications:
- Attending an accredited educational institution pursuing a degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with at least 60 hours of coursework completed
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have experience with MS Office software, including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
- Experience with coastal modeling, environmental data analysis or GIS is an asset
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills
- Must be a self-starter, excel in time management, and work well under pressure
- Must be highly collaborative and able to work independently
- Must be available to work in various settings such as in office or remotely, depending on department needs.
Additional Job Information
Who we are and what we do:
APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.
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