Environmental Internship (Level 2)

Engineering Consulting Service; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies invites applications for an entry-level environmental engineering support role combining field and office work. The candidate will assist with environmental compliance activities, site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and hydrogeologic studies while supporting remediation system work and laboratory coordination.

The position offers exposure to UST assessments, industrial hygiene evaluations, and proposal preparation in a team environment across multiple

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience
• Must be 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 in a team
• 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

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
• Conducts soil, groundwater, and media sampling
• Conducts hydrogeologic studies
• Assists with remediation system design, installation, and O&M
• Assists with UST assessments
• Assists with 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

Independence

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering/Environmental Science

Job description

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

Qualifications

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

About Us

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. To learn more, click here.