Environmental Scientist Intern

About the Role

This is an Environmental Scientist Intern position within the Environmental Services, Natural Resources group at Burns & McDonnell in Columbus, OH. The role is full-time.

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.

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, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, 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

$17.75-27.00 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.