Environmental Internship (Level 1)

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA is seeking a student intern to support field-based environmental monitoring and site assessment activities. You will work outdoors, assist with inspections, sampling, and field documentation, and help prepare daily reports while communicating with contractors and project staff.

This role offers hands-on experience in geotechnical, environmental, and building science services, with a flexible schedule and opportunities to develop analytical and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Strong communication and written skills are required.
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs field-based monitoring activities on environmental projects.
• Works outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Assists with environmental site inspections, sampling, 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, wetland delineations, groundwater and soil investigations, remediation system installation and monitoring, and industrial hygiene activities (asbestos, LBP, IAQ).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Following directions

Education

Pursuing degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

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)

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 $20-$22/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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 3,00 employees in 100+ 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.