Environmental Scientist Intern

Reports to: Environmental Scientist I (Trainer)

Position Summary: The Environmental Science Intern will work to develop projects for clients. The overriding goal is to give the candidate real-world tasks, to be part of the team/business unit, and acclimate them to the overall process. The desired candidate will:

• Work with the trainer and Environmental Scientist II to develop and implement solutions to project needs.
• Performs a variety of tasks which are intended to provide experience and interaction with higher-level staff, methods, practices, programs, and culture of the corporation.
• Assist in assignments that may include some work that is typical of an Environmental Scientist I. Prepares, or assists in the preparation of, documents, details, schedules or reports as assigned.
• Provide professional, technical day-to-day support and input.
• This is a developmental position in which the intern learns the responsibilities of an scientist and incorporates academic knowledge into hands-on work.

Qualifications:

• Recent degree or current enrollment in an environmental program, including high GPA, willingness to learn new skills, flexible schedule and strong organizational and communications skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience using computer-aided design and drafting, spreadsheets (MS Excel) and word processing programs (MS Word).

Responsibilities: Assist the trainer in:

• Environmental Compliance
• Locating, researching, and disseminating current information for environmental regulations for states and municipalities in the southeast.
• Permit application support and writing for various types of environmental sites in the southeast.
• Permit application review and quality control for internal HHNT work within your discipline and regulatory file review.
• Day-to-day technical support, guidance and input and other duties as assigned.
• Supporting and performing field work.
• Supporting wetland studies, delineation, threatened and endangered species assessments, etc.
• Report writing including jurisdictional determination request (JDR), threatened and endangered species assessments, etc.
• Writing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SP3) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC) for various sites in the Southeast.
• Preparing GIS figures as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Working independently by:

• Using independent judgment in completing drawings, calculations, etc. which are reviewed by a Project Manager or higher to ensure the work conforms to the overall design parameters.
• Researching local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Organizing and maintaining project files.
• Maintaining a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Using attention to detail to assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Communicating with the Trainer to keep them informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Inputting data into pre- written computer programs.
• Learning to become proficient in the use of a computer for design and GIS.

Examples of work products (may) include:

1. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)
2. Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
3. Discharge Monitoring Reports for Leachate and Stormwater (DMR’s)
4. Methane Monitoring Reports
5. GIS Mapping
6. Quarterly Tonnage Reports
7. Air Permits

Availability: Work in the office 8:00-5:30 Monday – Thursday and 8:00-4:30 Friday.  One hour, between 11:30-1:00, may be used for lunch.  If required to work more than 40 hours/week, you will be paid overtime.