Paid Environmental Field Internship: Outdoor Work & Reports

Engineering Consulting Service; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a field technician to perform field-based monitoring on environmental projects in Chantilly, VA. You will work outdoors, assist with inspections and sampling, and prepare daily reports describing site activities.

The role develops skills in field documentation, data interpretation, and environmental site assessments, with opportunities in wetland delineations, groundwater and soil investigations, and remediation system monitoring.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience.
• 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.

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, Field documentation.
• Prepares clear and concise daily field reports describing site activities.
• Communicates with contractors, technicians, and project staff.
• Assists with: Environmental site assessments, Wetland delineations, Groundwater and soil investigations, Remediation system installation and monitoring, Industrial hygiene activities (asbestos, LBP, IAQ).

Skills

Strong communication skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Organized

Independent work

Teamwork

Follow directions

Geotechnical field knowledge

Field data interpretation

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

ECS is seeking a field technician to perform field-based monitoring on environmental projects in Chantilly, VA. You will work outdoors, assist with inspections and sampling, and prepare daily reports describing site activities.

The role develops skills in field documentation, data interpretation, and environmental site assessments, with opportunities in wetland delineations, groundwater and soil investigations, and remediation system monitoring.