Environmental Intern
TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental Interns for our Summer 2027 intern program out of our Blacksburg, VA Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2027 (flexible).
This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.
Responsibilities:
- Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/review estimates, research, procurement support, etc.
- Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentation
- Field assistance with groundwater sampling, soil sampling, soil vapor sampling, ecological risk assessments etc.
- Field work oversight such as soil excavation, remediation, due diligence inspections, etc.
- Perform engineering calculations and design assistance for government, commercial, and industrial properties as needed.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Support data entry, management, evaluation, and presentation. Support with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
- Pursuing PHD, Masters, Bachelors or Associate Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Time Management, willingness to take on new things.
- Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, detail orientated person.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow.
- Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCAD, Mathcad, ESRI, Hydro Cad, Water Cad, ArcView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not required
- OSHA 40-hour safety or 30-hour OSHA safety training preferred but not required.