Fuels Engineering Intern; STRIVE Program

Position: Fuels Engineering Intern (STRIVE Program)
Job Overview:

Aptim is seeking an energetic and motivated intern to join our Engineering team. 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 fast-paced environment, finishing their internship having gained a broad experience in various aspects of Engineering.

This is a temporary position.

The STRIVE Internship Program is a 12-week experience running from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026. Interns are required to be fully available during Week 1 (May 18--22) and Week 12 (August 3--7) of the program. Week 12 includes company-paid travel to an APTIM office (location to be announced) for an end-of-internship celebration.

Interns are expected to minimize absences to ensure a meaningful program experience. The program observes Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) and Independence Day (July 3, 2026, observed).

Key Responsibilities /Accountabilities:

* Perform entry-level engineering tasks for our Federal Fuels program that provides maintenance, construction, and engineering services for Department of Defense projects.

* Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to nonstandard requests.

* Review and interpret specifications, drawings, scope of work documents and field data.

* Gain knowledge and uphold industry standards from organizations such as the American Petroleum Institute, National Fire Protection Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Concrete Institute.

* Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services in own discipline.

* Manage and organize approved required documents and information to support the successful completion of project activities/requirements.

* Works on straightforward tasks using established procedures; all work will be subject to review by others.

Basic Qualifications:

* Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen

* Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in an ABET accredited school.

* Ability to use MS Office software, including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power Point

* Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills

* Able to work effectively and professionally in both a team and autonomously.

* Detail-oriented with excellent time management, project management, and follow-through.

* Ensure compliance with all APTIM and client quality and safety policies

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

* Work that is worthy of your time and talent

* Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

* Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

* A voice in making our company better

* Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $28 to $30.53 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.