DEPCOM Summer 2027 Environmental Permitting Intern

Koch; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Environmental Permitting Intern for Summer 2027 in Scottsdale, AZ. You will support compliance across active construction sites, working with EH&S professionals to gain hands-on experience in SWPPP and SPCC, inspections, documentation, and permit tracking.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams, participate in EH&S trainings, and have opportunities to visit sites to understand project execution and business

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or alternative program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related field
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements
• Support environmental compliance inspections, audits, and documentation efforts
• Help prepare, organize and track compliance documentation and reports, permit requirements, and inspection schedules
• Participate in EH&S training events and team activities
• Collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams to support environmentally compliant project solutions
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes and documentation
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution, broader EH&S initiatives, and business drivers

Education

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or alternative program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related field

Job description

DEPCOM Summer 2027 Environmental Permitting Intern

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Permitting Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting environmental compliance efforts for utility-scale solar projects. You will work alongside experienced EH&S professionals to support compliance activities across active construction sites. This role is located in Scottsdale, AZ.

Our Team

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services. DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans. Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.

What You Will Do

• Assist in supporting compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements
• Support environmental compliance inspections, audits, and documentation efforts
• Help prepare, organize and track compliance documentation and reports, permit requirements, and inspection schedules
• Participate in EH&S training events and team activities
• Collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams to support environmentally compliant project solutions
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes and documentation
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution, broader EH&S initiatives, and business drivers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or alternative program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related field
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partnerfor the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support,engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations andmaintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industryexperts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.