Environmental Compliance Intern

NiSource • Valparaiso, IN

133d • $17 - $29 • Remote

About The Position

The environmental compliance intern will support the work of the NiSource Environmental department and cross-functional Health, Safety and Environmental Execution Team, which is responsible for supporting compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations across NiSource. The intern will receive experience in environmental compliance activities, data gathering, management and reporting processes, and will ultimately be involved with both desk-based and hands-on work in the field. The intern will report to the Team Lead, Environmental Compliance - Generation & Renewables and collaborate with the Environmental Compliance Team and other internal business partners. Successful candidate must be capable of working in an outside setting and industrial conditions. This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence three days per week and remote work two days per week. This internship requires local travel between all three locations: Valparaiso Central Stores, Michigan City IN, and Wheatfield IN.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a college or university with a focus in chemistry, environmental science, engineering, physics or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong writing, proofreading, communication, and organizational skills
• High performance individual eager to learn and ready to take ownership of assigned duties
• Adaptation to an ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively on teams

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of federal, state and local compliance requirements
• Gather information related to regulated equipment and specific projects or programs
• Support the overall Environmental department with regulatory research and interpretation
• Participate in field exercises and project inspections
• Prepare a final capstone project report and present to management
• Overall department support and duties

Benefits

• Salary Range: $17.20 - $29.70

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree