Environmental Science Intern

Overview

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. We are looking for a new Environmental Science Intern to join the Emergency Management team at our Chicago, IL office. This role assists members of the Talent COE to analyse and utilise talent data effectively and to assist in the completion of talent acquisition, talent management and learning projects and ongoing reviews in these areas as identified in the Talent COE’s business plan.

A hybrid model will be used, with three days in office a week to contribute, connect and excel in a vibrant environment.

• Health, Safety, and Environment:
  Follow the organization’s HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well‑being of self and others.
• Field Work:
  Perform a wide variety of field duties for both routine/scheduled and emergency environmental projects, including inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, operating UAVs, and sampling efforts at the project site.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Collate and analyse data using preset tools, methods, and formats, working independently.
• Document Preparation:
  Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software, and gather and summarise data for reports.
• Environmental Impact Assessment:
  Carry out environmental impact assessments, delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
• Environmental
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Contribute to the process of environmental risk management, ensuring actions align with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.
• Sampling and Testing:
  Collect a range of straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements to support regulatory compliance activity.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

• Currently enrolled in a BS program in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a natural resource field (such as chemistry, biology, earth sciences, environmental sciences).

• General Environmental experience is preferred.
• Availability for after‑hours response to attend environmental emergencies to perform field tasks.
• Experience conducting research, collecting and analysing data to prepare reports and documents.

#LI-AL As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognise the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, genetic information, nationality, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.