Environmental Services Intern - Summer 2026

Stantec • Anchorage, AK

14d

About The Position

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success. Stantec’s Anchorage, Alaska office is looking for a summer intern to support environmental and field survey projects within our Environmental Services Department. You will support a diverse range of local, state, and federal projects located throughout Alaska. This is an opportunity to apply and hone your interest in the environmental field, while gaining relevant industry experience, and experiencing the Alaskan wilderness. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Your Opportunity Stantec’s Anchorage office is seeking an Environmental Services Intern to support environmental field surveys, project logistics, reporting, and project permitting efforts. The selected candidate will split their time between two teams. You will work with our Natural Resources team to complete field work, baseline assessments, technical reports, and permitting. You will also play a supporting role on our Remediation team by coordinating equipment procurement and field logistics, assisting with sample management and transportation, organizing field data, and writing field reports. This position will include office work and field work. Field work may be in remote areas, and/or include helicopter, and/or ATV travel. Projects may also involve elements of environmental or civil engineering, depending on project needs.

Requirements

• An interest in ecosystems, wetlands, biology, environmental remediation, and the outdoors is essential.
• Experience in, or an interest in learning, sampling techniques (soil, groundwater, surface water), as well as testing/sampling protocols.
• Experience in, or an interest in, identifying common Alaska plant species and/or describing soil horizons.
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team’s safety is important.
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in remote areas for extended periods is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, and walking in rough, uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Must be comfortable with computers and hand-held GPS.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in mining environmental monitoring and permitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as a field technician to complete wetland and stream delineations, vegetation inventories, wildlife/bird surveys, and habitat assessments.
• Provide support for projects involving environmental site characterization, environmental remediation, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with subcontracted laboratories and drillers.
• Assist with data management and preparation of design documents, permit packages, work plans, reports, tables, and figures.
• Administrative tasks (file management, budget tracking, document control and distribution, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees