Environmental Engineering Intern — Field Work & Growth

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking an Intern - Environmental to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This role provides support with environmental aspects of diverse land development projects, including fieldwork, technical report preparation, and design documentation.

You will work closely with environmental leadership to gain exposure to site feasibility studies, field investigations, and data analysis while developing professional skills in a supportive, training‑oriented environment.

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;

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

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering/Science/Geology

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Langan is seeking an Intern - Environmental to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This role provides support with environmental aspects of diverse land development projects, including fieldwork, technical report preparation, and design documentation.

You will work closely with environmental leadership to gain exposure to site feasibility studies, field investigations, and data analysis while developing professional skills in a supportive, training‑oriented environment.