Environmental Intern - Summer 2027

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Environmental Intern for Summer 2027 in Monroeville, PA. You will work with project teams to collect data, manage information, and assist with presentations, with time split between fieldwork and office tasks.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting environmental investigations, permitting, hydrology and due diligence while under experienced mentors. Local candidates preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering program.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Previous internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers, geologists and environmental scientists with data collection, management and presentation.
• Support field sampling, observations and office data management.
• Help prepare reports and presentations for clients.
• Collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations.

Skills

Strong communication

Internship experience

Safety awareness

Field activities fitness

Education

Undergraduate Geology/Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Environmental Intern - Summer 2027

Job Locations

US-PA-Monroeville

Category

Co-Op / Intern

Type

As-Needed

Overview

As an Environmental Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will work closely with our staff to gain hands-on experience assisting our project teams as we help our commercial, institutional, and energy clients navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape. You will assist our project managers, geologists, and environmental scientists with data collection, management, and presentation. Your time will be spent both in the office and in the field as required by our project demands and schedules. Our service areas include environmental investigations and remediation including risk assessments, environmental permitting and compliance, environmental engineering, hydrogeology and environmental due diligence. Interns work directly under experienced personnel performing field sampling and observations, office data management and evaluation, and assist with report preparation. Local candidates preferred.

Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:

• Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations
• Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
• Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges
• Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering program
• Must be fit for duty to perform field activities in inclement weather/heat
• Ability to work flexible hours and have an awareness for safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous intern experience a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

• matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• a performance bonus
• company stock
• medical dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• work-life balance

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.