Environmental Scientist Intern
Burns & McDonnell
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 11:14 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Microsoft OfficeExcel
- Work
- On-site in Chicago · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office32%Excel23%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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Environmental Scientist Intern
Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Intern, Full-time
About the Role
Interns perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on market segments.
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects to the remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, and emerging contaminants. This includes support for municipal, state, and federal government clients, along with clients in the transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical, and utility sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentation.
- Assist with responses to general questions.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
- Present solutions to concerns.
- Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Qualifications
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Actively involved in campus, community, or other volunteer activities or organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.
Compensation
$19.00-30.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met.
- Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked.
Other Details
- Travel: Yes, 5% of the time.