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Internship - Environmental Consulting

Anchor QEA, LLC
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Internship - Environmental Consulting

Practice Area: 
Engineering
Planning and Restoration
Enviornmental Services
Landscape Architecture
Geospatial 

Compensation:  $22.00 / hour

 

 

What Is the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking interns across a broad range of practice areas for our 2024 Internship Program. We will require interns to regularly come into an office and potentially perform fieldwork, depending on project needs.

 

Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork and a defined project within their scope of study, as well as the opportunity for exposure to other service areas within our firm. There will be opportunities to work with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks and gaining insight into the world of professional consulting.  Interns will have a solid understanding of environmental consulting at the conclusion of the program.

 

What Are We Looking For?

  • Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a field related to one of our areas of expertise:
    • Engineering (coastal, geotechnical, environmental, civil, etc.)
    • Environmental Sciences (chemistry, biology, ecology, marine science, etc.)
    • Planning and Restoration (urban design, landscape architecture, sustainability, historic preservation, etc.)
    • Technology and Innovation (data science, geospatial science, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply technical information
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Project management mindset to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines
  • Desire to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
  • Balance of a professional attitude while having fun

 

What Are the Responsibilities?

Deliver a defined capstone project with assistance from senior engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals. To support this goal, interns may be asked to:

  • Support implementation of remedial investigations/feasibility studies and design evaluations
  • Conduct research and analysis around prospective clients, trends, strategies, industries, activation needs, etc.
  • Assist with field planning, data analysis, and report writing
  • Assist with research and data entry for new business initiatives
  • Partner to complete field sampling activities in-water and/or on land, project field documentation and supporting preparation of figures and tables for project deliverables
  • Conduct field activities, including collection of sediment, soil, water, air, waste, or biota samples or other field tasks
  • Complete OSHA HAZWOPER training as required
  • Update documents, calendars, schedules, weekly statuses, etc.

 

What Is the Timeline for the 2024 Internship Program?

  • March 1 through March 15: Application submittal period
  • April 15 through April 19: “Experience Anchor QEA” Interview Day takes place in selected offices
  • May 1 through May 5: Accepted applicants receive internship offers
  • May 21 through September 30: Internships occur (start and end dates may vary within this period)

 

Further details will be provided during the interview process.

 

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.

 

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our client's first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff leads to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

 

 

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.