GHD · 3 weeks ago
Environmental Science Intern
Rosemont, IL
Internship
Hybrid
InternGHD is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for our communities and the world. They are seeking an Environmental Science Intern to assist the Emergency Management team in analyzing talent data and supporting various environmental projects.
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Responsibilities
Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others
Perform a wide variety of field duties for both routine/scheduled and emergency environmental projects to include: inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, operating UAVs, and sampling efforts at the project site
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently
Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports
Carry out environmental impact assessments, delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation
Contribute to the process of environmental risk management, ensuring actions align with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals
Collect a range of straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements to support regulatory compliance activity
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Qualification
Required
Working towards BS in Environmental Engineering, geology, or natural resource field (such as chemistry, biology, earth sciences, environmental sciences)
Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others
Perform a wide variety of field duties for both routine/scheduled and emergency environmental projects to include: inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, operating UAVs, and sampling efforts at the project site
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently
Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports
Carry out environmental impact assessments, delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation
Contribute to the process of environmental risk management, ensuring actions align with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals
Collect a range of straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements to support regulatory compliance activity
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Preferred
Environmental experience preferred
Be available for after hours response to attend environmental emergencies to perform field tasks
Conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
Founded in 1928
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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