Environmental Risk Assessor Intern
GHD
Syracuse, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 04:16 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Excel
- Nice to have
- StatisticsData analysis
- Work
- Hybrid in Syracuse · internship
- Pay
- $20–$21 an hour
- Skill demand
- Excel21%Statistics5%Data analysis4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Environmental Risk Assessor Intern at GHD
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the evaluation of large environmental datasets for traditional, emerging (e.g., PFAS), or proprietary chemicals.
- Observe how to interpret site characterization data.
- Perform statistical and spatial data analysis.
- Support contaminant fate/transport and exposure modeling to quantitatively evaluate human health and/or ecological risks.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and other written communications.
- Develop own capabilities through assessment and development planning, formal and informal training, and coaching.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.
- Produce accurate reports by collecting data from standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
- Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications, including standard office software.
- Gather and summarize data for special reports.
- Collect straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Planned completion of Master or Bachelor degree in a related field of Science (e.g., Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Ecology).
- Familiarity with spreadsheet and database software.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Knowledge or experience in ecological or human health risk assessment, environmental fate and transport modeling, statistical data analysis and sampling design, emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS), natural resource damages assessment.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 based on experience and location.
Hybrid Work Model: Three days a week in the office.