Environmental Engineer, Geologist or ScientistIntern/Co-Op

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Scientist Intern/Co-Op to support our environmental management and site assessment team in Raleigh or Wilmington, NC. The role offers flexible hours with a minimum of 20 hours/week and potential for additional rotations during studies.

Travel to client sites and offices is required as needed. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering, geology, or related science, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials and strong communication and writing skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Health & Safety training and potential drug/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling of soil, soil gas, indoor air, groundwater, and surface water.
• Oversee drilling and contractor activities with proper training.
• Conduct vapor intrusion assessments and system design support.
• Assist with environmental due diligence (Phase I/II).
• Support regulatory compliance and permitting for air, water, waste.
• Analyze data and prepare maps, tables, and figures.
• Prepare technical reports, letters, and proposals.
• Contribute to brownfields redevelopment planning and oversight.
• Travel to project sites as needed by driving company or rental vehicles.

Skills

Field sampling

Data analysis

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering/geology/science

Geology/geoscience/engineering focus preferred

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer, Geologist orScientistIntern/Co-Op as part of our environmental management and site assessment team in our Raleigh or Wilmington, North Carolina office. The position offers the opportunity to apply engineering, geologic, and scientific academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. This position is flexible in terms of work hours/week, with a minimum of 20 hours/week preferred. It is expected that the intern begin work in spring or summer of 2027. Preferred candidates would have the ability to return to the position for up to two additional semester rotations during their undergraduate and/or graduate studies. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical, and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil, soil gas, indoor air, groundwater, and surface water sampling, and drilling and contractor oversight following proper training
• Vapor intrusion assessments, vapor mitigation system design, construction oversight, testing, and operational maintenance and monitoring
• Environmental due diligence (Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments)
• Regulatory compliance and permitting services for air, stormwater, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, and/or chemical handling
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals
• Brownfields redevelopment work, including contaminated site construction planning and contractor oversight during construction
• Fast-paced environment, working with clients (municipalities, private developers) with quick and strict deadlines
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant engineering, geology, or related science discipline. (required)
• Degree focus area in geology, geoscience, or engineering (e.g. civil, geotechnical, environmental or water resources) are preferred.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (provided by Geosyntec if necessary)

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