Environmental Intern (internship)

ERM • Ewing, NJ

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About The Position

Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting This Summer 🌿 Step into real-world environmental challenges, sharpen your technical skills, and contribute to meaningful work that protects communities and ecosystems. As an Environmental Intern joining our growing team in Ewing, NJ, you’ll spend 11–13 weeks during Summer 2026 in a full-time (40 hours/week) immersive consulting experience that puts you at the center of impactful environmental projects. You won’t just observe—you’ll actively support project teams, conduct fieldwork, and help deliver solutions for global clients. This internship is your runway to build foundational consulting skills, apply your academic training, and explore long-term career pathways in the environmental and sustainability field. Why This Role Matters Environmental challenges are complex, urgent, and interconnected—and ERM partners with industry leaders to help solve them. As part of our team, your work will directly support environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, and field investigations that guide responsible decision‑making. Your contributions help ensure projects are completed safely, sustainably, and in alignment with environmental best practices. What Your Impact Is In this internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of environmental consulting projects. Whether collecting soil and groundwater samples, supporting permitting activities, or assisting with technical reports, your work will support ERM’s mission to help clients navigate environmental risks with clarity and confidence. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values precision, quality, and innovation.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing or recording technical data is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic internet research.
• Strong analytical and data‑management skills, including spreadsheet and database comprehension.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive, results‑oriented mindset.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 40‑Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (training may be provided if needed).

Responsibilities

• Support project teams by managing multiple deadline‑driven tasks with a high level of quality.
• Provide technical assistance on environmental assessments, permitting activities, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct fieldwork (up to 80% of time) following training, including soil and groundwater sampling, and oversight of drilling and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing technical documents—reports, proposals, and presentations—including formatting, proofreading, and document production.
• Learn and apply environmental data management tools, modeling methods, and engineering analysis techniques.
• Assist with planning and executing field investigations by logging soil borings, collecting samples, conducting field tests, and accurately recording data.
• Conduct file reviews, perform site reconnaissance, and contribute to report preparation.
• Complete all work in accordance with ERM’s quality standards, formats, and project deadlines.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED