Environmental Intern / Trainee - Summer 2027

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Extensive training

Mentoring programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking an Intern/Co-op - Environmental to join its collaborative team in San Francisco, CA. This role provides hands-on experience with environmental aspects of land development projects, including field work, data collection, and technical reporting.

You will work closely with environmental leadership and gain exposure to feasibility studies, design plans, and condition documentation. The position offers opportunities to develop skills in field investigations, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• 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 work independently and in a team environment.
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests and recording data.
• Monitor construction projects by taking tests to evaluate compliance with job specifications.
• Identify solutions to field and/or laboratory problems and document results.
• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
• Prepare logs and field forms (drilling logs, field investigation dailies, chain of custody logs).
• Learn data management and modeling tools for environmental media and how to perform engineering analyses.
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and prepare reports.
• Prepare laboratory data summary tables and figures.
• Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photos to assess soils, hydrology, topography and geology for projects.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing B.S. Environmental Engineering/Science/Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Excel

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Intern/Co-op - Environmental to join its collaborative team in San Francisco, CA. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with environmental-related technical aspects of diverse land development projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

Job 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.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those candidates residing in the following zip codes, as per public client contractual terms: 94124, 94103, 94107, 94105, and 94134;
• 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;
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.

Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.