Environmental Engineer Intern: Field Impact & Compliance

Granite Construction; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an intern/entry-level Environmental Engineer assistant in Anchorage to support the implementation of EHS plans on site. You will assist with inspections, monitoring, and environmental reporting while coordinating with the Environmental Engineer and crews.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on learning in a large infrastructure environment. Bachelor's students with related coursework and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or graduate-level program.
• Visible Emissions Certification a plus.
• 0–2 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, documenting site conditions and assisting with monitoring activities.
• Attend safety and environmental meetings, and present on environmental topics, preparing short briefs for crews; tracking associated environmental trainings.
• Monitor waste storage and proper labeling and disposals.
• Assist in opportunities for recycling or waste reduction.
• Partner with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with permit conditions, for water and air permits, including monitoring, documentation, and BMP utilization and maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Environmental Engineer to keep digital and physical filing systems up to date.
• Assist with documentation across multi-agency requirements.
• Review Spill Prevention, Stormwater, Dust Control and other environmental plans and ensure implementation in the field, verifying coverage and assisting field crews with compliance protocols.
• Participate in audit protocols, agency inspections, and emergency response as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate-level program

Visible Emissions Certification a plus

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking an intern/entry-level Environmental Engineer assistant in Anchorage to support the implementation of EHS plans on site. You will assist with inspections, monitoring, and environmental reporting while coordinating with the Environmental Engineer and crews.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on learning in a large infrastructure environment. Bachelor's students with related coursework and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.