Environmental engineering internship job description

Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions - Construction, Dredging and Marine Services - which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates.

Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

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Job Description

As a Health Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Intern, your key responsibilities will be to serve as administrative support to the Corporate HS&E team members under direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

· Work closely with the Corporate HS&E Manager in program initiatives.

· Apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a variety of settings including both office and field assignments.

· Participate in HS&E compliance and training development and communication.

· Participate and conduct field audits and inspections as assigned.

· Participate in daily safety huddles with site personnel.

· Collect and analyze near miss data.

· Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.

· Develop safety messaging and communication materials.

· Reinforce and follow company and work site HS&E policies/ procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” (IIF) work environment.

Qualifications

· Successful candidates will have completed their sophomore year, but preferably junior year, in one of the following majors: Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences, Safety Management, Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences or related degree with a GPA of 2.95 or higher.

· Strong analytical and organizational skills.

· Ability to deal with complex situations and manage change effectively.

· Ability to communicate in a clear and open manner through verbal, written, and non-verbal methods, to various levels of the organization.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
• Ability to remain in seated stationary position for long periods of time
• Ability to navigate around office to use equipment as needed
• Light lifting (Up to 20 lbs.) as needed

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeks Marine, Inc. and all its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Values:

At Weeks Marine we live and work by a set of Core Values that we all share that can be summed up by the word PACT:

• Passionate: We are energetic and enthusiastic about our work. We strive to provide the best solutions to support our clients

• Accountable: We own what we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards

• Collaborative: Teamwork is fundamental. Everyone in our organization contributes to our success

• Thoughtful: We are attentive and respectful. We are considerate of our colleagues, partners, clients and communities

Learn more at www.weeksmarine.com. Connect with Weeks Marine on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Our Environmental Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard environmental techniques and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with environmental site assessments, field studies, development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, GIS analysis, site remediation, and preparation of environmental reports, permits, and assessments.

Projects include stormwater design and water and wastewater treatment design. Stormwater work includes stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater design, water resources, civil works and flood control, and ecosystem restoration. Water and Wastewater work includes the design of facilities for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment.
* Collection and distribution systems design.
* Plant operations, startup and troubleshooting both for municipal and industrial clients.
* Stormwater design including stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater design, water resources, flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
* Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
* All other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range

$19.00-$31.50

The expected hourly range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.

Benefits

Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

* Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
* Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
* Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
* Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
* Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
* Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Demonstrated leadership skills.
* Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Details

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About Us

River Metals Recycling, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our Environmental Intern position. River Metals is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. We pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. Were recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive. Our parent company Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 100 company, known for being North Americas leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the Worlds Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucors success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

Basic Job Functions:

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+ Execute environmental functions based on guidance from Environmental Engineer

+ Produce environmental reports for water, waste, and air

+ Assist in evaluation of required plans for RMR/MRS locations

+ Research regulations for applicability to RMR/MRS locations and possible compliance risks

+ Compile data as necessary for environmental research

+ Communicate with facility contacts, regulatory departments, and vendors as necessary

+ Visit sites with Environmental Engineer to help ensure compliance

+ Research possible environmental improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science or equivalent required

+ Intermediate skills in Excel, Power Point, and Word, and accurate data entry skills.

+ Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify problems and develop alternative solutions to complete the task.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace