Technical Intern at Applied Research Associates, Inc in Leonardo, New Jersey

Job Description:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a summer intern to be part of a unique marine oil spill and marine renewable energy research, testing, and training facility at Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility located in Leonardo, New Jersey. Join our team of passionate, dedicated, and dynamic experts at the largest outdoor saltwater wave/tow tank facility in North America.

ARA’s interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects.

ARA’s Ohmsett Team is committed to:

• Providing excellent service to the global oil spill response community and the marine renewable energy industry


• Operating and maintaining a US government state-of-the-art facility


• Developing Ohmsett into an International Center of Excellence for Oil Spill Response and Marine Renewable Energy

We are looking for a well-qualified candidate who has interest and experience with experimental research and testing. You will work with other members of the Ohmsett team as the site goes through a periodic maintenance turnaround.  In particular, the 203-meter wave tank will be drained, and critical maintenance will be performed during the summer of 2021.  You will be presented with an opportunity to see and assist with this important and challenging process.  You will also have the opportunity to participate in any ongoing research projects that may take place concurrent with the tank project.

A knowledge or aptitude related to chemistry, mechanical, civil, or ocean engineering, and/or field testing is needed for this position. Successful applicants need good communication and interpersonal skills and should have the demonstrated ability to solve problems.

Position Requirements:

• Coursework or experience in one or more of the following research / engineering areas: Ocean Engineering, Marine Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry


• Experience working in a research environment that requires ingenuity and creative problem solving


• An ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment


• Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation to gain access to Naval Weapons Station Erle, the site where Ohmsett is located

Education

Required 

Student pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Science or Engineering.      

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a Government-issued Common Access Card (CAC)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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