Environmental Engineer, Geologist or ScientistIntern/Co-Op

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. invites you to join our Environmental Management and Site Assessment team as an Intern/Co-Op in Raleigh or Wilmington, North Carolina.

The role applies engineering, geologic, and scientific knowledge to real-world projects while teaching business skills for consulting success. The position offers flexible weekly hours (minimum 20 hours) and potential for multiple semester rotations during undergrad/grad studies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in engineering, geology, or related science.
• Degree focus in geology, geoscience, or engineering is preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil, soil gas, indoor air, groundwater, and surface water sampling and drilling oversight.
• Vapor intrusion assessments, system design and monitoring.
• Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and regulatory compliance support.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and monitoring data maps.

Skills

Academic credentials

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Geology or Engineering focus preferred

Job description

Job Title

Environmental Engineer, Geologist or ScientistIntern/Co-Op

Job Details

Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh

ID 2026-4983

Category Co-Op/Intern

Position Type Limited Term

Remote No

Additional Location US-NC-Wilmington

Overview

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

Environmental Engineer, Geologist or ScientistIntern/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 client (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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