Environmental Scientist Intern
Burns & McDonnell
Atlanta, GAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is an internship position within the Environmental Services group, which is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects to the remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, and emerging contaminants. The group supports municipal, state, and federal government clients, as well as 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 Power Point presentations.
- 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.
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.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- 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
$19.50-31.00
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.