Environmental Scientist Intern: Data, Analysis & Remediation

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Benefits & Wellness program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Atlanta, GA to apply standard engineering techniques and assist lead engineers on environmental services projects.

You will gain hands-on experience across project tasks, including data collection, reporting, and presentations, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership aptitudes are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Atlanta, GA to apply standard engineering techniques and assist lead engineers on environmental services projects.

You will gain hands-on experience across project tasks, including data collection, reporting, and presentations, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership aptitudes are expected.