Environmental Consulting Internship
About the role
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking Environmental Technician Interns to join our Professional Service Industries (PSI) team in Miami/South Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental and industrial hygiene consulting industry. The Environmental Technician Intern will assist with asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold surveys, abatement monitoring, and clearance sampling. They will also support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II subsurface investigations, and remedial site activities. Additional responsibilities may include supporting field data collection, ecological sampling and assessments, installation of environmental monitoring equipment, and GIS-based field mapping. This position will travel at least 75% of the time and may require off-shift or overtime work as well.
Schedule
Monday-Friday / 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint/Mold Surveys
- Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Assist with Phase II/Subsurface Investigations
- Assist with Remedial Action Site Activities
- Assist with installation and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment
- Assist with the collection of GPS and GIS field data using Trimble units
- Assist with documenting field activities and site conditions
- Assist with equipment setup and calibration
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Other Science-Related Degrees
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
- Travel: Up to 75% of the time
Physical requirements
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Ability to climb occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
- HAZPWOPER 40-hour OSHA certification
- AHERA Inspector certification