Environmental Interns

Langan InternationalHouston, TX
Internship

a month ago

Description

Job Title

Environmental Intern / Co-op - Summer 2024

Job Location

Houston, TX

Job Overview

Langan is seeking an Environmental Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with environmental-related technical aspects of diverse land development projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

Compensation

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes:

  • Full-time employment
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
  • 401(k)/Roth with company match
  • Paid time off including parental and military leave
  • Employee referral and professional license bonuses
  • Educational reimbursement

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests and collecting and recording data
  • Monitor construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether the contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications
  • Identify solutions to field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results
  • Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results
  • Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs)
  • Learn data management and modeling tools for environmental media, how to perform engineering analyses, and how to properly use field equipment
  • Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and prepares reports
  • Prepare laboratory data summary tables and figures
  • Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects
  • Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

  • Student actively pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of GIS or environmentally related software, and Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver's license in good standing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment

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People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Biology17%

  • Environmental Science10%

  • Environmental Studies8%

  • Management Science6%

  • Geology Earth Science5%

  • 194 other majors51%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • National Park Service
  • US Fish And Wildlife Service
  • US Forest Service
  • Student Conservation Association
  • Philadelphia Zoo
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Houston, TX | $3,284/mo

  • Housing/Rent$1,520

  • Miscellaneous$828

  • Food$378

  • Utilities$292

  • Transportation$266

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