Environmental Services Intern (Summer 2024)

Job Description

  Environmental Services Intern (Summer 2024) - ( 2400003L )DescriptionGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.Your OpportunityThe Anchorage, Alaska office of Stantec is seeking an Environmental Science Intern to join our multi-disciplinary team of integrated environmental professionals, each committed to delivering sound and strategic consulting services to a range of local, regional, state and federal clients. You will support the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of various environmental compliance and remediation projects. If working on challenging projects and working on teams aimed at delivering solutions to some of Alaska’s most complex environmental issues appeal to you, join us.Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for projects involving environmental site characterization, environmental remediation, and environmental compliance.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams on environmental projects in South Central Alaska, and potential locations throughout Alaska.
• Support field work as directed by senior team members.
• Coordinate with subcontracted laboratories and drillers
• Assist with data management and preparation of design documents, permit packages, work plans, reports, tables, and figures.
• Administrative tasks (file management, budget tracking, document control and distribution, etc.)
• Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees while completing entry-level and routine assignments.

QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of all phases of technical report and document production
• General knowledge of sampling techniques (Soil, groundwater, surface water), as well as testing/sampling protocols
• Knowledge of technical specifications, GIS mapping and analysis
• Strong documentation, note-taking skills, attention to detail and asset
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and visitors

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program in Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering program
• Valid Driver's license required
• Preference for a student who has had a prior internship or co-op term
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location : United States-Alaska-AnchorageOrganization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US MountainEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : Yes, 20 % of the TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Jan 10, 2024, 9:08:40 AMReq ID: 2400003LStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans