About the role#
As an Environmental Scientist Intern, you will work within our Environmental Services group. You will support the full life cycle of infrastructure projects, ranging from project permitting to the remediation of soil and groundwater. This role involves applying standard engineering techniques and procedures to support municipal, state, and federal government clients, as well as those in the industrial and utility sectors.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design work for engineering systems and update existing designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties and ad hoc assignments.
- Handle documentation tasks including filing, scanning, data entry, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns, analyze potential issues, and recommend solutions.
- Respond to general project inquiries.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- Prior internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
- You must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Newton, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on individual qualifications and experience.
- Benefits: Eligible for 401(k) participation and accrued sick leave based on hours worked.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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