Environmental Intern at Geosyntec Consultants in Santa Barbara, California

Job Description:

Looking for a place to start your career? A place where you can work with industry recognized professionals who are solving tough engineering problems? Geosyntec is the place for you! As an Environmental Intern in our Santa Barbara, California office, you will have the opportunity to apply your environmental academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. We are seeking a part-time (approximately 20 hours/week) intern for the summer of 2021. The position requires providing project support in a variety of technical practices including contaminated site investigation, subsurface remediation, human health risk assessment, water resources, geotechnical engineering, and environmental due diligence. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;


• Assist with data analysis, including document review, and preparing maps, tables, and figures;


• Assist in the management and analysis of geologic, hydrogeologic, and contaminant data;


• Assist with groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, calculations, and implementation; and


• Assist the preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, and proposals.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Bachelors degree in geology, earth sciences, environmental, civil or chemical engineering (required or completed within 12 months)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, and problem-solving skills. (required)


• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for travel to project sites. (required)


• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)


• Engineer Intern certification. (preferred for engineering candidates)


• Geologist in Training certification. (preferred for geology candidates)


• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, ArcView, MATLAB. (preferred)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits.