Environmental Compliance Intern
Job Description
ID | 2024-5689 | Category | Internships | Position Type | Intern | Division : Name | Southwest | Employment Status | Intern |
As an Environmental Compliance Intern at our Terminal 1 project, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and training in a real-world setting. You will support the Environmental Compliance team in implementing the company's environmental compliance program on a variety of exciting construction projects. Partnering with senior field leaders, you will monitor construction activities, aid in site inspections, prepare compliance documentation and reporting, and work with project teams to implement corrective measures as necessary. During your internship, you will gain experience in specialties with the environmental compliance field, including state/local/federal permitting, stormwater, biological, cultural, and paleontological resources.
- Assists with identifying risks at the project site during daily site walks
- Documents findings, evaluations and inspections using Company prescribed procedures and software. Convey findings and solutions-based compliance options to project team
- Assist with field work (e.g., groundwater and soil sampling, stormwater sampling, site surveys)
- Documents, analyzes and reports environmental performance metrics to Supervisor and project teams
- Conduct research into state, county and municipal regulations related to environmental compliance on construction projects
- Maintains knowledge of Company's values and strategic plan
- Support published corporate policies
- Perform additional assignments per management's direction
Enrolled in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university preferred
Basic understanding of state and federal environmental regulations (NEPA, CEQA, NPDES, etc)
Basic understanding of Sustainable Business Practices
Must be self-motivated and results oriented
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Experience working in a team environment
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Must have strong judgment and highly responsible
Willingness to work outside on a construction site in a wide-range of climates and environments
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
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