Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2025

WSP

Sep 24, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geochemistry, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in environmental science, data analysis, statistics, geochemistry, or related, field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geochemistry, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
Experience using GIS, R programming language, or JMP (or other statistics software).
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of work planning documents for field investigations related to Federal projects to characterize and mitigate contaminated sediments, groundwater, and soils.
Assist with data analysis for surface water, soils, sediments and groundwater to identify the nature and extent of environmental contamination and to understand transport pathways.
Conduct research on environmental fate and transport processes and remedial technologies for contaminated sites as needed.
Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Tasks may include basic assistance with field investigations (including sample collection, processing, and management), data evaluation, data reporting, and design (preliminary design calculations and analysis) of sediment, soil, and groundwater remediation systems.
Work will include a mixture of field and office assignments; some travel is possible, including overnight stays.
Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of Environmental Science.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Environmental Science Internship?

The internship is part of a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025, with some flexibility in the individual start date.

What are the locations available for this internship?

The internship is available in Morristown, NJ, as well as Albany, NY; Buffalo, NY; Lawrenceville, NJ; and Valhalla, NY.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geochemistry, or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later. Additionally, applicants must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided for this internship?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What skills or experience are preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include being enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in a related field, experience using GIS, R programming language, or JMP (or other statistics software), and prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

What tasks will the intern be expected to perform?

Interns will assist with work planning for field investigations, data analysis, research on environmental processes, and various engineering tasks, including fieldwork and preliminary design calculations.

What is the expected compensation for this internship?

The expected salary for this internship in New York ranges from $19.13 to $27.50 per hour.

What skills will the intern develop during their time at WSP?

Interns will develop technical, social, and ethical skills related to environmental science and engineering, along with gaining experience in data analysis and project documentation.

Will interns receive training?

Yes, interns will complete training on assigned tasks as part of their internship experience.

What is WSP’s stance on equal opportunity employment?

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing opportunities based on race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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