Environmental Engineering Intern

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

About the Role

GHD is seeking a new Environmental Engineering Intern to join our EHS Compliance team at the Indianapolis, IN office. In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in researching, designing, planning, and performing engineering duties focused on the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards, leveraging various engineering disciplines.

Your work may encompass critical areas such as waste treatment, site remediation, and the implementation of advanced pollution control technology.

Work Environment & Culture

Be part of a dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Follow the organization’s HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of systems (website/portal/software) and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Research: Support others by carrying out a range of research activities.
• Testing: Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Waste Management: Support waste management efforts, aiding in waste reduction programs, waste segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Conduct routine tasks in technical troubleshooting, which include basic diagnostic and simple problem-solving tasks related to equipment and experiments.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Education

• Currently enrolled in an Environmental Engineering or equivalent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.

Experience

• General Experience: No experience required.

Diversity & Inclusion

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.