Environmental Science Intern - Portage, MI
Tetra Tech’s Portage office is seeking a motivated Scientist/Geologist/Engineer Intern to join our high-performing team to continue providing top-of-the-line client services.
At Tetra Tech, we provide diverse opportunities for training and advancement while working on interesting projects in multiple market segments. Our Portage office provides a wide variety of environmental services that include subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater remediation design and implementation, remediation system operation and maintenance, hydrogeological studies, waste management, construction and demolition oversight, due diligence support, and long-term monitoring programs.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
This is a paid internship that provides the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in various aspects of environmental site investigation and remediation field. The position is open to graduates with a 4-year or higher degree in geology, environmental engineering or science, geographic information systems, geography, physical/chemical sciences, biology, and related environmental disciplines from an accredited university, or a student enrolled in same.
Duties will be a mix of office work and field work, including sample and data collection. Office work will require the ability to summarize environmental data for input into technical reports and create accurate data tables, filing and general office administration.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a 4-year program in relevant science program, or recent graduate.
- 0 – 3 years of experience.
- Must be computer literate and have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS or CAD.
- Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification is a plus.
- Must be able to travel / perform field work (approx. 25% of travel required).
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Life at Tetra Tech:
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
- Requisition #11700000955