Environmental Internship (Level 2)

ECS Group of Companies; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Maryland is seeking an environmental support role blending fieldwork and office tasks. You will assist with compliance, site assessments, soil/gw/soil sampling, hydrogeologic studies, and remediation system work.

You’ll also aid lab coordination and participate in project meetings and proposal prep. The role offers growth in geotechnical and environmental services across field and office settings, with potential for development in testing and documentation tasks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of field and office work supporting environmental staff.
• Assists with environmental compliance activities (e.g., NPDES/spec compliance).
• Conducts environmental site assessments.
• Soil, groundwater, and media sampling.
• Hydrogeologic studies.
• Assists with remediation system design, installation, and O&M.
• Underground storage tank (UST) assessments.
• Industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Supports laboratory coordination and testing.
• Attends project meetings and assists with issue resolution.
• Assists with proposal preparation and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependable & detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Follow directions

Geotechnical field methods

Observation & interpretation

Education

Pursuing degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

• Performs a combination of field and office work supporting environmental staff
• Assists with environmental compliance activities (e.g., NPDES/spec compliance)
• Conducts:
• Environmental site assessments
• Soil, groundwater, and media sampling
• Hydrogeologic studies
• Assists with:
• Remediation system design, installation, and O&M
• Underground storage tank (UST) assessments
• Industrial hygiene evaluations
• Supports laboratory coordination and testing
• Attends project meetings and assists with issue resolution
• Assists with proposal preparation and documentation

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of field and office work supporting environmental staff
• Assists with environmental compliance activities (e.g., NPDES/spec compliance)
• Conducts:
  • Environmental site assessments
  • Soil, groundwater, and media sampling
  • Hydrogeologic studies
• Assists with:
  • Remediation system design, installation, and O&M
  • Underground storage tank (UST) assessments
  • Industrial hygiene evaluations
• Supports laboratory coordination and testing
• Attends project meetings and assists with issue resolution
• Assists with proposal preparation and documentation

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 Qualifications

• 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.