Environmental Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

22h

About The Position

This summer internship is part of SNC’s non-technical internship program and provides hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern will work with experienced professionals on company projects and business operations, with mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and opportunities to contribute directly to team objectives. SNC’s corporate team provides strategic direction and business support across areas including executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. The Environmental Intern will help develop and maintain environmental programs and procedures, identify and document regulatory gaps, support program gap analyses and corrective actions, research environmental requirements, and maintain environmental performance metrics. The role also involves preparing documentation, supporting data-based business decisions, and communicating progress and findings. The position may be performed in an office or hybrid environment, and travel may be required. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant college or university program, have at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends, and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The position’s essential functions include extended computer use, use of office equipment, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, and manual dexterity for handling office supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
Relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Strong organizational skills and work ethic; detail-oriented.
Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and proficiency with computers and office equipment.
Manual dexterity for handling office supplies and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Ability to travel may be required.

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 complete assigned tasks that support team objectives.
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 process-improvement opportunities 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.