Environmental Science Intern

Arcadis • Chicago, IL

6h • $18 - $33

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Arcadis is seeking a detail oriented, well organized, dependable Geology Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering intern to join our Chicago, IL office in Summer 2026. This internship opportunity requires attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related science discipline.
• attention to detail
• strong work ethic
• excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support environmental communications
• Data management (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
• Assisting with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
• Preparing cost estimates and proposals
• Coordinating work schedules with subcontractors
• Conducting project related research (historical data, regulations, etc.) and preparing periodic status/program reports
• Figure/map/boring log production
• Oversight of drilling operations (installing monitoring wells and soil or rock descriptions)
• Soil, groundwater, and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
• Emergency response
• Operation and maintenance of subsurface remediation systems which may include aquifer pump testing
• Subcontractor oversight
• Underground and above ground storage tank inspection, testing, and repair/alteration oversight

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for part-time, as needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional wellbeing benefits.
• The salary range for this position is $18.30- 33.30/ hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees