Environmental Intern - South Central District (Summer 2027)

Kiewit • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in environmental science or related field in environmental compliance or engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented, flexible and highly motivated
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed and relocate to a project in Summer 2021
• Ability to work 40+ hours a week in the summer
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Support the South Central District environmental department with regulatory research
• Keep abreast of Federal environmental legislation and regulations and conduct regulatory research
• Assist with developing minutes for conference calls and training
• Graphing data for environmental performance review(s)
• Assist with preparation and presentation of environmental training
• Participate in field exercises at projects and conduct vendor reviews
• Overall department support and duties as assigned

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree