Environmental Engineer Intern

Granite Construction • Anchorage, AK

15d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This position is responsible for assisting the Environmental Engineer in the implementation of the Business Safety Health Environmental and Quality plan.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or graduate-level program
• 0-2 years related work experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily
• Demonstrated time management skills, along with a high level of proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges with consistent follow through
• Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information and convey concepts, ideas and information
• Ability to set priorities, organize work, and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Visible Emissions Certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, documenting site conditions and assisting with monitoring activities.
• Attend safety and environmental meetings, and present on environmental topics, preparing short briefs for crews; tracking associated environmental trainings.
• Monitor waste storage and proper labeling and disposals.
• Assist in opportunities for recycling or waste reduction.
• Partner with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with permit conditions, for water and air permits, including monitoring, documentation, and BMP utilization and maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Environmental Engineer to keep digital and physical filing systems up to date.
• Assist with documentation across multi-agency requirements.
• Review Spill Prevention, Stormwater, Dust Control and other environmental plans and ensure implementation in the field, verifying coverage and assisting field crews with compliance protocols.
• Participate in audit protocols, agency inspections, and emergency response as needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
• Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees