2027 Co-Op - Environmental Engineering

About the role

Do you have a degree in environmental science, biology, or natural resources seeking an environmental field technician co‑op or intern position? With a diverse portfolio of residential, energy, commercial, light industrial and public programs, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect! A CESO Environmental Intern is primarily responsible for assisting the environmental team in determining and monitoring the existing environmental conditions at and surrounding project sites through field and office activities. CESO is a principle‑centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire our Environmental interns/co‑ops through training and coaching on the job. You are an integral part of our company from day one of your rotation. Our offices are welcoming spaces to collaborate with your teammates. In addition to a comprehensive intern/co‑op program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stream augmentation inspections and help clients maintain compliance.
• Support senior staff during stream mitigation activities in the field.
• Collection of field samples of water, soil or other media in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance or CESO standard operating procedures.
• Document characteristics of media such as color, pH, conductivity, and temperature.
• Assemble, operate and maintain field instruments and equipment.
• Prepare field notes and sketches.
• Complete data entry and manage large datasets produced from field sampling.
• Collect quality control samples which may include trip blanks, field duplicates and matrix spike duplicates.
• Coordinate landowner access.
• Support other field services such as wetland delineation, stream assessments, and habitat evaluations.
• Follows CESO and client mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times.

Requirements

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources or a related field.

Skills

• Strong interest in natural resources work.
• Ability to perform field duties in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to hike through uneven terrain sometimes while carrying field instruments.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Possesses critical thinking skills including ability to identify alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Field experience is not necessary, but a plus.