Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking a motivated, analytical, and curious Business Development & Growth Intern individual to support our capture management, bid & proposal, and strategic growth initiatives across federal and commercial markets. This role offers hands-on exposure to how complex infrastructure, environmental, and energy programs are pursued, shaped, and won.

You will work closely with experienced business development, capture, and proposal professionals and gain insight into real-world pursuits with agencies such as the DOE, DoD, USACE, EPA, state and local programs and commercial clients.  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:

• Support capture and business development efforts for active and upcoming pursuits
• Assist with proposal development, including research, compliance checks, writing support, and graphics coordination
• Conduct market and customer research to support growth strategies and opportunity assessments
• Help prepare briefing materials, capture plans, win strategies, and executive summaries
• Participate in strategy discussions, gate reviews, and proposal team meetings
• Track action items, schedules, and deliverables during proposal execution
• Gain exposure to federal procurement processes, competitive analysis, and teaming strategies

Basic Qualification:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or recently accepted into a graduate program
• Majoring in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn how growth and strategy work in a professional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SharePoint or proposal tools is a plus

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 $22 to $24.71 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.