Environmental Engineering Intern: Field & Lab Experience

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth.

Qualifications

• Student actively pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of GIS or environmentally related software, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests and collecting and recording data.
• Monitor construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether the contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications.
• Identify solutions to field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results.
• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
• Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs).
• Learn data management and modeling tools for environmental media, how to perform engineering analyses, and how to properly use field equipment.
• Conduct; file reviews, site reconnaissance, and prepares reports.
• Prepare laboratory data summary tables and figures.
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Geology

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Education

Pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth.