27 Intern | US | Env Science

Bechtel Corporation•,

5d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel's U.S. Summer Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while working alongside industry professionals on projects and initiatives that impact communities around the world. The program is a structured 10-week summer experience, typically held from mid-June through mid-August, designed to help students translate classroom learning into practical application through challenging assignments, professional development activities, and exposure to Bechtel's global business. Interns are treated as valuable members of the team and are assigned work that contributes directly to business objectives. Throughout the internship, participants are encouraged to build technical and professional skills, expand their industry knowledge, and develop relationships with leaders and peers across the organization. The internship experience combines real project work, professional development programming, networking opportunities, executive speaker sessions, mentorship, and end-of-program presentations to help students gain a deeper understanding of their chosen career path while exploring future opportunities with Bechtel. Opportunities are available across Bechtel's Global Business Units (GBU) and functional organizations. Final assignment location, business unit placement, and specific responsibilities will be determined based on business needs, candidate qualifications, and organizational priorities. Assignments may be located in a project field environment, regional office, or corporate office setting depending on business needs. Successful candidates should be flexible and willing to work in a variety of locations and environments in support of Bechtel's projects and business operations. This may include opportunities at construction sites, project execution offices, or functional and corporate service organizations. Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H, also known as HSE). ES&H teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that collectively support our ES&H Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety professionals, and industrial hygiene scientists. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management. Environmental Scientist Interns help develop and execute the environmental component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) program. Key activities involve administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position involves practical application of biology, ecology, chemistry, social sciences, and related disciplines for managing environmental aspects of a project or facility.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or a Master of Science (MS) degree, from an accredited university or college in an applicable technical discipline such as environmental sciences, biological sciences, natural resources, or related applicable disciplines.
Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and mitigation strategies.
Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 Management System standards.
Prior work experience related to environmental or biological (field) sciences.
Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.
Ability to support multiple work shifts, as needed.

Responsibilities

Helps integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, and operations.
Assists with development and implementation of environmental permits, plans, and studies.
Helps with site assessments and surveys to identify site conditions and develop mitigation and sustainability strategies to protect the environment and local communities.
Assists with technical guidance and support regarding mitigation measures pertaining to natural and cultural resources and communities.
Provides technical assistance within ES&H teams and to other project groups regarding permitting, risk assessment, plan preparation, studies, and ES&H program execution.
Assists in the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans and associated plans and procedures.
Helps identify and track environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder concerns.
Participates in emergency response, and aids investigation and resolution of ES&H incidents.
Performs environmental monitoring, sampling, and inspections to confirm compliance with permits and project requirements and commitments.
Prepares training documents and helps implement training for project/facility employees and visitors.
Participates in meetings with customers, project/facility team members, and contractors and subcontractors to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.
Performs data management, trend analysis, and report preparation and review.
Assists other team members in ES&H program execution, inclusive of safety and health.