Field Environmental Intern: Wetlands, Sampling & Reports

ECS Midwest, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks a field-focused candidate for environmental monitoring. You will perform field-based monitoring on environmental projects, often outdoors, and support inspections, sampling, and field documentation with daily reports.

The role requires pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience.
• 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 within a team environment.
• Follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of geotechnical field investigation and testing methods.
• Ability to interpret field data and observations.
• Developing problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments.

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, 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, wetlands delineations, groundwater and soil investigations, remediation system installation and monitoring, and industrial hygiene activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Independent work

Follow directions

Field data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Willingness to work in field and/ or 1

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks a field-focused candidate for environmental monitoring. You will perform field-based monitoring on environmental projects, often outdoors, and support inspections, sampling, and field documentation with daily reports.

The role requires pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team.