Environmental Scientist Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Environmental Scientist Intern supports inspections and sampling of suspected contamination at client facilities nationwide. The intern travels to project sites and assists project managers and environmental scientists with data and database quality reviews. Database work may include scientific analysis of technical reports, collecting data from reports, and entering information into a database. The Tepa Companies 2027 Intern Program is a paid, 12-week opportunity. The schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, depending on workload and school schedule, based in the Sacramento, California office and at surrounding project sites.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in environmental science, environmental studies, or a related field.
- Be within two years of graduation (rising junior or rising senior).
- Have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be willing to travel to project sites as needed.
- Pass HAZWOPER training, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Perform sampling at client locations nationwide.
- Collect samples for submission to laboratories.
- Complete chain-of-custody documentation.
- Create inspection reports describing activities performed and sample results.
- Prepare draft technical reports.
- Interact directly with clients at client sites.
- Review environmental technical reports, summarize data from reports, and update a database.
- Assist project managers and other environmental scientists with data and database quality reviews.
Benefits
- The internship is paid.
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Career Level
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