Intern - Environmental

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

As a Intern at LJA Environmental
, you will be responsible for conducting fieldwork to collect water samples from homeowners and community water systems, prepare sampling kits, and gather GIS/GPS data while ensuring proper quality control procedures are followed. They will also assist with data entry, maintain accurate documentation, support other environmental field projects, and gain familiarity with relevant drinking water regulations.

• Schedule and conduct fieldwork in remote locations, traveling with potential overnight lodging
• Interact with individual homeowners on a frequent basis to collect water samples from community water systems.
• Preparation of sampling and water kits prior to sampling events
• Assist with data entry from water sampling events into the LJA company tracking system.
• Collect GIS and GPS data
• Accurately conduct quality assurance and quality control checks on sampling paperwork
• Conduct frequent day travel in company vehicles to sampling locations within the greater Houston/Dallas/San Antonio area.
• Assist with other outdoor fieldwork on other natural resources projects, such as wetland delineations or environmental assessments.
• Familiarize and understand relevant drinking water regulations

• Minimum of a high school diploma and must be currently enrolled in a community college or University in an environmental‑related field.

• Applicant must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Applicant must be able to work evenings and potentially weekends depending on project needs.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable interacting with homeowners.
• Applicant must be able to travel to locations, hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, potentially in inclement weather.
• Applicant must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record.
• Desired applicant will be organized with a keen attention to detail and be capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it.
Your future grows here

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: C…