Description
Unleash Your Potential At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos is currently seeking a Geologist Intern to join our team. With environmental projects across the U.S. you will have the opportunity to make a difference in various communities. As a Geologist Intern, you will support environmental investigation and remediation projects at federal and private sector client locations. You will work with Leidos Project Managers and Senior Staff, and interface with multiple Leidos offices. Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders are essential to success in this role.
Primary Responsibilities

• Perform project tasks outlined in project work plans (e.g., Sampling and Analysis Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, Health and Safety Plans) as assigned by Project Managers, including scheduling, coordination and logistics, and deliverables.
• Support execution of field investigation phases of work, including drilling contractor oversight and installation and development of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Collecting field data and environmental samples (soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater); prepare field logs and records; sample packaging/shipping and chain of custody; and procurement of materials and supplies for field efforts.
• Geologic logging of soil and rock borings.
• Support preparation of project technical reports, including site geology/hydrogeology summaries, conceptual site models, data tabulations, and visual data presentations (e.g., maps and cross sections).
• Perform work in accordance with Leidos and client Environmental Compliance and Health & Safety programs.
• Coordinating field operations with client facility staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in college and working towards a bachelors of science degree in Geology or Geoscience, or similar.
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• The candidate should have at least 18 credit hours of geology-related course completed .
• Candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time, able to work outdoors throughout a work day, and able to lift a maximum of 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to identify formations and lithologies.
• Experience with standard industry drilling methods (DPT, hollow-stem auger, air rotary, sonic), geologic logging of borings, and installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Proficiency in M.S. Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).

Original Posting Date: 2024-04-16While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $44,850.00 - $81,075.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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