Environmental Scientist Intern - Environmental Services, Environmental Studies (Chicago)

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL is seeking an Environmental Engineering Intern to support project teams across our Environmental Services market. You will assist with data entry, documentation, presentations, and analysis, under the supervision of lead engineers.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field, with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred, and demonstrated involvement on campus or in the community.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field required.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active campus or community involvement preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to work in a team and assist with various project duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to project concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns and recommend fixes.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

MS Office

Education

BSc Environmental Science

Accredited program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects to the remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater and emerging contaminants. This includes support for municipal, state and federal government clients, along with clients in the transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical and utility sectors.

• 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.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

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.

Compensation

$19.00-30.00 Hourly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.

Benefits

Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Intern

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #ENS N/A