Environmental Intern: Field Compliance & Sustainability

Sully-Miller Holding Co.; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary serving Southern California, seeks an Environmental Intern to support environmental compliance on construction projects. This internship provides hands-on exposure to field inspections, documentation, and implementation of environmental control measures in heavy civil construction.

You will assist with SWPPP oversight, permit documentation, and BMPs while gaining insight into regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Construction Management).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for field and office work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and other environmental control measures
• Conduct and document routine environmental and stormwater inspections at project sites
• Support tracking, filing, and maintenance of environmental permits, plans, and compliance documentation
• Assist in preparation of required reports for regulatory agencies (e.g., SWPPP logs, inspection reports, corrective actions)
• Observe and support Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to erosion control, stormwater, air quality, and waste management
• Help coordinate corrective actions for environmental deficiencies identified in the field
• Participate in site walks, meetings, and training related to environmental compliance and sustainability
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and organization of environmental files
• Support special projects related to environmental initiatives, audits, or sustainability goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Field and office adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) in Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary serving Southern California, seeks an Environmental Intern to support environmental compliance on construction projects. This internship provides hands-on exposure to field inspections, documentation, and implementation of environmental control measures in heavy civil construction.

You will assist with SWPPP oversight, permit documentation, and BMPs while gaining insight into regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives in a