Ecologist Intern- Summer 2027

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Bridgeport (WV); In loco; USD 21.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks an Ecologist Intern for Summer 2027 in the Pittsburgh, PA area. You will assist project teams with wetlands and streams delineation, prepare reports, and help with state and federal permit applications.

Field work dominates the schedule, with some office tasks as needed. Open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's in Biological or Environmental Sciences, you should be able to work in inclement weather, travel for out-of-town projects, and

Competenze

• Open to college students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences.
• Willingness to travel for out-of-town projects.
• Must be fit for duty to perform field activities in inclement weather/heat.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Local candidates preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist with wetlands and stream delineation projects.
• Prepare delineation reports and assist with permit applications.
• Time spent in the field with some office work as required.
• Collaborate with project teams across locations and mentors.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Verbal communication

Fieldwork

Travel willingness

Formazione

Bachelor's degree pursuit

Descrizione del lavoro

Ecologist Intern- Summer 2027

Job Locations

US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township) | US-WV-Bridgeport

Category

Co-Op / Intern

Type

Intern

Overview

As an Ecologist Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Pittsburgh, PA office you will gain hands‑on experience assisting our project teams as we help our commercial, institutional, and energy clients navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape and maintain compliance. You’ll assist in wetland and stream delineation projects, prepare delineation reports, and assist with preparing state and federal permit applications. The majority of your time will be spent in the field, with some office work as required.

Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:

• Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations
• Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
• Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real‑world challenges
• Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full‑time careers

Qualifications

• Open to college students currently in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in the Biological or Environmental Sciences
• Must be fit for duty to perform field activities in inclement weather/heat
• Willingness to travel for out‑of‑town projects
• Ability to work flexible hours and have an awareness for safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Local candidates preferred

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.