Environmental Engineer Intern - Fieldwork & Growth

Verdantas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer Intern for our Wilkes-Barre, PA office. You will dive into site investigations, assist with design and remediation efforts, perform field sampling, and help develop reports and permitting documents under supervision.

The ideal candidate is a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences, with strong communication and analytical skills and willingness to perform fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences
• Relevant coursework in environmental principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Willingness to perform fieldwork and lift equipment
• Valid driver’s license required
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (a plus)
• Experience with environmental modeling or risk assessment tools

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling (soil, water, air) and site inspections
• Assist with engineering calculations, designs, and conceptual models
• Support construction materials testing and specification interpretation
• Perform preliminary human health and ecological risk modeling
• Research, collect, and enter environmental data
• Prepare technical reports and visual aids
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and scientists on project tasks
• Travel occasionally for field assignments

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Fieldwork readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental modeling tools

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer Intern for our Wilkes-Barre, PA office. You will dive into site investigations, assist with design and remediation efforts, perform field sampling, and help develop reports and permitting documents under supervision.

The ideal candidate is a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences, with strong communication and analytical skills and willingness to perform fieldwork.