Environmental Intern
About The Position
Arcadis is a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy, with over 34,000 employees across 30+ countries, focused on improving quality of life. The company aims to solve complex global challenges and deliver impactful, sustainable solutions. Arcadis is seeking a Technical Intern (Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Environmental Engineer Intern) for its San Luis Obispo, CA team for Summer 2026. This role offers exposure to diverse environmental remediation and restoration projects across North America, emphasizing remediation and environmental compliance within a consulting environment. The position requires a strong background in science and engineering principles and fundamentals and is part of the Resilience Environment global business area, which focuses on protecting natural resources and powering future generations. The internship provides a team-oriented environment with a focus on mentoring, technical support, and professional growth, with potential for conversion to a full-time role upon graduation.
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related discipline like Geology or Environmental Science
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- GIS
- programming skills
Responsibilities
- Get involved in systems design, hydraulic evaluation, developing design reports, construction documents and specifications, as well as construction oversight
- Work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously
- Provide field and office support of site investigations including soil, water, and vapor sample collection in all weather conditions
- Assist project teams supporting remediation system operation
- Engage in office work that may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, quality assurance/quality control reviews, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal support, project strategy development, scheduling and cost estimate preparation
- Assist with design calculations for the selection of treatment technologies and process design drawings for groundwater, industrial, water, and wastewater
- Assist with air emissions characterization and quantification, air permitting, and compliance
Benefits
- EAP
- 401K
- optional well-being benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
