Environmental Intern: Fieldwork & Data in Grand Rapids

Trc Companies, Inc.; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Benefits as per state laws

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking Environmental Interns for Summer 2027. This paid, full-time internship runs June–August 2027 with potential to transition to a full-time role after graduation.

Interns will work under project managers and team leaders alongside engineers, scientists, and technologists. The program emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on experience across regulatory, field, and data-driven tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail orientated person.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/review estimates, research, procurement support, etc.
• Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentation.
• Field assistance with groundwater sampling, soil sampling, soil vapor sampling, ecological risk assessments etc.
• Field work oversight such as soil excavation, remediation, due diligence inspections, etc.
• Perform engineering calculations and design assistance for government, commercial, and industrial properties as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Skills

Data entry

Data management

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science

Tools

AutoCad

MathCad

ESRI

HydroCad

WaterCad

ARCView GIS

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking Environmental Interns for Summer 2027. This paid, full-time internship runs June–August 2027 with potential to transition to a full-time role after graduation.

Interns will work under project managers and team leaders alongside engineers, scientists, and technologists. The program emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on experience across regulatory, field, and data-driven tasks.