Environmental Intern (NEPA/Infrastructure)

Atlas Atlas • Redmond, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Spend the summer with our group! Our team is ramping up for the summer construction season and is seeking a highly skilled undergraduate to participate in our summer internship program. You will start work in May and have the opportunity to participate in WSDOT's culvert replacement and fish habitat improvement program, a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career in restoration, biology or environmental engineering or just wanting to expand your knowledge and experience in that career path. While your home base will be the Redmond or Fife office, this is primarily a field position and may require travel to the Olympic or Kitsap Peninsulas, for up to a week at a time. If you are a highly motivated undergraduate looking for a head start in your career, apply to this position now!

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, environmental, or natural science field and in good academic standing with at least two years completed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to collect data in teams during fieldwork.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office products, including data organization and management.
• CESCL certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, with safety awareness for environmental fieldwork.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and difficult terrain, support overnight fieldwork on the Kitsap or Olympic Peninsulas, and availability for a seasonal position lasting 10–16 weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with field data collection tools such as GPS devices, sensors, sampling equipment, and data loggers preferred.
• Prior fieldwork experience or coursework, including sampling techniques, specimen collection, and data recording, is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to unpredictable field conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical or academic writing proficiency as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Documenting temporary erosion and sediment control best management practices.
• Preparing daily inspection reports, collecting tree inventory data.
• Assisting with wetland delineation, assisting with construction of fish block nets.
• Live capture and release of fish for stream restoration projects.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• 401(k) and company match.
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company.
• internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level