Environmental Intern Summer 2025-Corporate 1

About the Role

The Environmental Intern position at Simon provides students with hands-on exposure to industry operations, 1:1 mentorship, and networking opportunities. This role supplements college educational programs in business, engineering, and construction management by allowing students to work in administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through focused project work, and apply classroom concepts to business operations. Under direct supervision, the intern will monitor activities to ensure facility alignment with environmental regulations and company policies, while promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives related to environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace and actively support the company’s safety culture and initiatives.
• Uphold company core values, vision, mission, code of ethics, workplace conduct, and safety policies.
• Develop and implement biodiversity actions.
• Assist with site audits related to environmental compliance and maintain related records.
• Review and audit the permit database for compliance with company policies and standards.
• Complete Echo Checklists related to CSR initiatives.
• Review stormwater management plans and inspections for policy compliance.
• Assist with reviewing site documentation related to air permit compliance.
• Assist with managing the company’s environmental health program at the project level.
• Complete special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Meet regularly with an assigned mentor to discuss ideas, navigate challenges, and gain insight.
• Complete a capstone project/presentation for company leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, OneNote)
• Familiarity with mobile devices and related applications.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Attention to detail, quantitative, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of standard regulations related to environmental safety (air/water quality, OSHA).
• Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with air monitor device calibration and fit testing.
• Physical Requirements:
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Regular use of hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Regular communication (talk and hear).
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Frequent standing/working on feet for long periods and walking across uneven terrain.
• Frequent work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise.
• Frequent exposure to construction site conditions, dust, loud noise, and all weather conditions.
• Frequent travel required (50%) to access sites in CO, NE, SD, and WY, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited degree program in engineering, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field of study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable MVR required.
• OSHA 30Hr/10Hr certification preferred.