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Environmental Scientist Intern - Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Houston)

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Burns & McDonnell

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree, 3.0 GPA, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Intern experience preferred.
  • You will assist with data entry, documentation, presentations, and research for project concerns, while participating in continuous improvement efforts and completing ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related degree from an accredited program.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • 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.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

FAQs

What type of degree is required for the Environmental Scientist Intern position?

A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related degree from an accredited program is required.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

Yes, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

What kind of tasks will the intern be expected to perform?

The intern will assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, PowerPoint presentations, responding to questions, data analysis, and various ad hoc projects.

Is prior internship experience preferred for this position?

Yes, prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, the position is geared towards self-motivated and eager learners who have the aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Will the intern need to travel for this position?

Yes, there may be travel involved, estimated at 5% of the time.

What software skills are required for the position?

Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, are required.

Is there a legal work authorization requirement for applicants?

Yes, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Are internships at Burns & McDonnell paid?

The job posting does not specify whether the internship is paid; it is recommended to inquire during the application process.

What types of clients will the intern be working with?

The intern will support a variety of clients including those in transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical, utility spaces, as well as municipal, state, and federal government clients.

What is the primary location for this internship?

The primary location for the internship is in Houston, Texas.

How can I apply for the internship?

Interested candidates can apply for the internship through the Burns & McDonnell careers page or job listing where this position is posted.

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