Environmental Engineer Internship

Department: Wilmington-DE

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Wilmington, DE

Reporting To: Jennalee Fede

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 / hour

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose.  At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services.  Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.
 
 Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges.  We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.
 
 Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,500 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S.  Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.  As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.
 
 Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions.  At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace.  Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.
  Verdantas is seeking an Environmental Engineer Intern. This position will be located in Wilmington, DE.   

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with fieldwork (e.g., sampling of various media, site inspections, and in a support role for field engineers/geologists/scientists)
• Researching, collecting, and entering data, and applying technical principles to assist in interpreting and analyzing data
• Assisting in preparing engineering-related calculations, designs, plans, and conceptual models
• Performing preliminary human health and ecological risk calculations and modeling 
• Assisting with environmental assessments 
• Preparing technical reports
• The position may include travel

Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering 
• Relevant courses related to principles of environmental engineering, geology, or similar
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to conduct some fieldwork with occasional heavy lifting
• Must be able to write effectively and articulate outcomes to clients and team members
• Must have a valid driver’s license 
• Internship or coop experience
• Experience in ArcGIS and AutoCAD
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred 
• Affiliation and/or certifications with professional associations and networking capabilities

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.