Environmental Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

GeoEngineers • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

GeoEngineers is seeking motivated civil or environmental engineering students for its Summer 2027 environmental internship opportunities. Interns gain hands-on experience in environmental site assessment and remediation, contributing directly to group projects. The work includes time in both the field and office, alongside engineers and scientists, monitoring field explorations and construction projects, collecting data, documenting site conditions, and helping prepare proposals, reports, and submittals. Interns may also assist with routine laboratory testing and analyses.

The role includes learning about Massachusetts environmental regulations, including the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) submittals. Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program specializing in Civil or Environmental Engineering. The position is temporary and part of an internship program. The estimated pay is $28 per hour in Redmond or Seattle, Washington, or $27 per hour in Tacoma, Washington. Compensation depends on individual factors such as education and experience, and eligible employees may receive an annual year-end bonus. Benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) with company match, disability and life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program specializing in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to perform regular walking, bending, standing, and reaching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and viewing of a monitor or screen.
• Completion of a background check and reference check.

Nice To Haves

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor field explorations, including drilling and test pit explorations, and construction projects under the guidance of engineers and scientists.
• Document field conditions and complete field reports.
• Perform environmental field sampling, including soil, groundwater, surface water, sub-slab vapor, and indoor air sampling, under the guidance of engineers and scientists.
• Learn the environmental regulatory system under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and MassDEP submittal and documentation requirements.
• Assist engineers and scientists with project deliverables, including data tabulation, proposals, and report preparation.
• Organize and maintain field equipment as needed.
• Maintain field readiness and keep up to date with company training requirements.
• Work safely and support safe work practices among team members.
• Assist with routine laboratory testing and analyses as needed.
• Organize and maintain laboratory and field equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including a travel benefit for care that is not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• May be eligible for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED