Geospatial Data Scientist Intern

AECOM•Herndon, VA

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented, energetic technology-minded Geospatial Data Scientist Intern for a summer internship in AECOM's Herndon, VA office. The Geospatial Data Scientist Intern will report to the Data Science Manager in the Technology Services Group and support both internal and external clients within the Environment Business line. This position will support a wide variety of AECOM projects including environmental permitting, natural disaster recovery, environmental restoration, construction, site assessments, inspections, energy infrastructure development, water resources, transportation, and more. A successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with various AECOM staff and project teams to develop, deploy and support GIS and other Geospatial Data Science tasks critical to successful project delivery. This position is expected to start Summer 2026.

Requirements

In a current Bachelor's Degree program for Geospatial Sciences, Computer Science, Geography, Social Science, Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
Must have completed 2 years of study.
Due to the nature of the work, candidate must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and R for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and data visualization
Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Comfortable working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, derive insights, and produce meaningful visualizations
Assist with automation of data processing tasks
Conduct statistical analysis and modeling for various environmental use-cases
Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills.