Environmental Intern – Field & Lab Experience

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an entry-level environmental technician in Albany, NY. You will support environmental staff in field and office settings, conducting site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and assisting with NPDES/compliance tasks.

Responsibilities include remediation system assistance, UST assessments, lab coordination, project meetings, and proposal support. The role offers growth through hands-on fieldwork and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience.
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical field investigation and testing methods.
• Basic ability to interpret field data and observations.
• Developing problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of field and office work supporting environmental staff.
• Assists with environmental compliance activities (e.g., NPDES/spec compliance).
• Conducts environmental site assessments; soil, groundwater, and media sampling; hydrogeologic studies.
• Assists with remediation system design, installation, and O&M; UST assessments; industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Supports laboratory coordination and testing.
• Attends project meetings and assists with issue resolution.
• Assists with proposal preparation and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Follow directions

Problem solving

Field operations

Data interpretation

Education

Civil/Environmental degree

Job description

ECS Group of Companies seeks an entry-level environmental technician in Albany, NY. You will support environmental staff in field and office settings, conducting site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and assisting with NPDES/compliance tasks.

Responsibilities include remediation system assistance, UST assessments, lab coordination, project meetings, and proposal support. The role offers growth through hands-on fieldwork and collaboration across disciplines.