Environmental Internship (Level 1)

ECS Midwest, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ECS Group of Companies in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks a field-focused candidate for environmental monitoring. You will perform field-based monitoring on environmental projects, often outdoors, and support inspections, sampling, and field documentation with daily reports.

The role requires pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Formación

• 0 years of related experience.
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• If driving for ECS, 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.
• Follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of geotechnical field investigation and testing methods.
• Ability to interpret field data and observations.
• Developing problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments.

Responsabilidades

• Performs field-based monitoring activities on environmental projects.
• Works primarily outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Assists with environmental site inspections, sampling support, and field documentation.
• Prepares clear and concise 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Independent work

Follow directions

Field data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Willingness to work in field and/ or 1

Educación

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Descripción del empleo

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

The expected pay range for this role and location is $19-$22/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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. To learn more, clickhere.