Environmental Scientist/Geologist Intern - Albany, NY (20982)
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field utilizing their education.
Compensation is $19 - $23 per hour, commensurate with education.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Support role in environmental site assessments or remediation field work, which may include soil and groundwater sampling, oversight of earthwork activities, and/or ground penetrating radar surveying
- Enter data into systems (e.g., Excel, Survey 1,2,3, Field Maps) from field investigations
- Make edits and updates to existing drawings and reports
- Assemble data and research that will be used in environmental technical reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports.
- Assist with administrative duties
- Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and geology fundamentals
- Maintain accurate and current project documentation
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience
- Full-time undergraduate student in ABET accredited engineering or geology program
- OSHA 40-HR HAZWOPER certification
Preferred Experience
- Coursework in related field
- Previous internship experience
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS programs
Working Conditions
- Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- Work is performed in the field and within a general office environment. Field work typically is approximately 50% of the time. Seasonally dependent weather includes heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting and carrying of field equipment (up to 25 lbs.) may be required, as needed.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.