Intern/Co-op - Environmental (Summer 2027)

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an Environmental Intern/Co-op to support field investigations and environmental analyses on diverse land development projects. The role offers hands-on exposure to feasibility studies, site assessments, and reporting, with mentorship from environmental leadership.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an environmental engineering/science/geology degree, have a 3.0+ GPA, strong communication skills, and are eager to learn field

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater required.
• Strong analytical and judgment capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of GIS or related software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of field investigations—log borings, collect samples, perform field tests, record data.
• Monitor construction projects to verify contractor compliance with specifications.
• Identify solutions to field or lab problems and document results accurately.
• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analyses.
• Create logs and field forms (drilling logs, dailies, chain of custody).
• Learn data management and environmental modeling tools and proper field equipment use.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and prepare related reports.
• Prepare laboratory data summaries and figures.
• Use reports, maps, drawings, and photos to assess soil, hydrology, topography, and geology data for planning and design.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Intern/Co-op - Environmental to join its collaborative team in West Palm Beach, FL. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with environmental‑related technical aspects of diverse land development projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre‑construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests and collecting and recording data;
• Monitor construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether the contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
• Identify solutions to field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results;
• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results;
• Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs).
• Learn data management and modeling tools for environmental media, how to perform engineering analyses, and how to properly use field equipment;
• Conduct; file reviews, site reconnaissance, and prepares reports;
• Prepare laboratory data summary tables and figures;
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Student actively pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology;
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Working knowledge of GIS or environmentally related software, and Microsoft Office Suite applications;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.

Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co‑op positions.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.