Environmental Internship (Level 1)

ECS Midwest, LLC; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Midwest, LLC is seeking a field-oriented candidate to perform monitoring on environmental projects. The role involves outdoor work, field documentation, and preparing daily field reports describing site activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with environmental site inspections, sampling support, and coordination with contractors and project staff. The position may involve wetlands delineations, groundwater and soil investigations, remediation monitoring, and industrial hygiene

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work in field and office environments.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical field investigation and testing methods.
• Ability to interpret field data and observations.
• Developing problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs field-based monitoring activities on environmental projects.
• Works outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Assists with environmental site inspections, sampling support, and field documentation.
• Prepares clear daily field reports describing site activities.
• Communicates with contractors, technicians, and project staff.
• Assists with environmental site assessments, wetlands delineations, groundwater and soil investigations, remediation system installation and monitoring, and industrial hygiene activities.

Skills

Field monitoring

Outdoor work

Env site inspections

Sampling support

Field documentation

Field reports

Contractor communication

Team collaboration

Geotech field

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Field & office

Education

Civil Eng / Env Sci degree

Job description

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Performs field-based monitoring activities on environmental projects
• Works primarily outdoors in varying weather and site conditions
• Assists with:
  • Environmental site inspections
  • Sampling support
  • Field documentation
• Prepares clear and concise daily field reports describing site activities
• Communicates with contractors, technicians, and project staff
• Assists with:
  • Environmental site assessments
  • Wetland delineations
  • Groundwater and soil investigations
  • Remediation system installation and monitoring
  • Industrial hygiene activities (asbestos, LBP, IAQ)

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience
• Must be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or other degree related to our services
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• 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

Military Requirements

• The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:
• E-4

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.