Environmental Science/Engineering Intern

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role

Tetra Tech’s Duluth, GA office is seeking an engineering or environmental science intern to learn the general principles of environmental consulting and develop skills related to their program of study. The intern will work full-time during the summer will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of areas in environmental consulting, including contaminated site assessment and remediation, natural resource management, emergency and disaster response, Brownfields redevelopment, environmental compliance, and waste management.

We are searching for candidates that have the willingness to learn new tasks, assist in administrative and scientific tasks, be impactful, and be decisive.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Data management including the collection and entry of data for evaluation by senior project staff.Data interpretation/analyses consistent with local, state and federal regulations and in support of projects primarily in the Southeast.Assistance with report development and production.Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.Opportunities for field work support are also provided, including support to environmental site assessments, multi-media sampling efforts, and facility audits/inspections.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

Knowledge of data collection and tabulation in preparation of scientific documents. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Ability to format and produce reports as well as the ability to maintain file management.Enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude.The successful candidate is able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format and make evaluated decisions.The successful candidate will work as a problem solver, have an interest and ability to work in a collaborative manner, and have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.Ability to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.Strong health and safety ethic.In addition to English, fluency in other languages will be considered a plus.Self-motivated and able to take directions.Ability to function in an office environment for office-based tasks.

Education And Certifications

Qualified candidate should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science or civil/environmental engineering program (e.g., environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, chemistry, or other scientific field).

Physical Demands

Lifting of field sampling and other equipment up to 30 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

Work location will be in an office environment, but some potential for completing tasks remotely (when feasible).

Tetra Tech offers a Basic Core Medical Plan and 401k.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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