Environmental Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This summer internship provides hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern will work alongside industry professionals on real-world projects and business operations, with professional development through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and involvement in company projects. SNC’s corporate team provides strategic direction and business support to the company and its business areas across functions including executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. The Environmental Intern will support environmental programs and procedures, regulatory compliance assessments, corrective actions, training materials, research, and environmental performance tracking. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance needed for employment. The work may be performed in an office or hybrid environment, and travel may be required.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
Have relevant experience.
Be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment because the position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Be able to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Have strong organizational skills and work ethic, and be detail-oriented.
Be able to sit at a computer for extended periods.
Be proficient with computers and office equipment.
Have manual dexterity for handling office supplies and equipment.
Be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ISO 14001, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and/or other environmental regulations.
Prior internship or work experience in a related field.
Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
Basic knowledge of data analysis tools and software.
Microsoft Access skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support business decisions.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports.
Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and team goals.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices.
Participate in workshops about the business and company culture.
Communicate ideas, progress, and findings to team members and leadership.
Help draft and update environmental programs and procedures.
Assist in identifying regulatory non-compliance and documenting gaps.
Support gap analyses of environmental programs and corrective actions.
Assist in developing environmental training materials.
Research environmental regulations and ISO 14001 requirements to support program improvements.
Maintain environmental performance metrics and progress trackers.