Environmental Science Intern

Bristol Bay Native Corporation • Knoxville, TN

16h

About The Position

Aerostar SES LLC is expanding its workforce and is seeking an Environmental Scientist Intern to join our growing environmental team in Knoxville, TN.We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long-term stability and growth. We value our employees and are dedicated to supporting their success throughout their career with us. With a strong track record of consistent growth, we provide a secure and dependable workplace for those looking for a lasting career. This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental consulting with an emphasis on field investigations, natural resource support, and regulatory compliance activities. The selected candidate will work closely with environmental scientists and project managers to support field sampling, environmental surveys, data management, and technical reporting across a variety of environmental restoration and compliance projects. This position will include travel for field assignments to support our PFAS remedial investigation field effort at K. I. Sawyer near Marquette, Michigan. This will involve rotations of approximately 10 days on / 4 days off (per diem provided; travel expenses reimbursed).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Soil Science, Biology, or a related discipline
• Willingness and ability to travel for field assignments, involving rotations of approximately 10 days on / 4 days off (per diem provided; travel expenses reimbursed).
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening (post accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results.
• If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
• Navigate active work sites and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Work in environmental conditions that may include extreme temperatures, precipitation, uneven terrain, and remote locations.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air samples in accordance with approved work plans and standard operating procedures.
• Support field investigations, including site inspections, environmental surveys, and monitoring activities.
• Perform data entry, data validation, and basic environmental data analysis.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Collaborate with project team members in both field and office environments while adhering to safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern