Environmental Science Intern

BBCH is seeking an Environmental Science Intern in Knoxville, TN, to support field investigations and environmental consulting. The role involves hands-on experience with soil, groundwater, and air sampling, data management, and technical reporting. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in a related field and be willing to travel for field assignments, with rotations of 10 days on and 4 days off. The position emphasizes collaboration and adherence to safety protocols.
Aerostar SES LLC is expanding its workforce and is seeking an Environmental Science Intern to join our growing environmental team in Knoxville, TN.
We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long-term stability and growth. We value our employees and are dedicated to supporting their success throughout their career with us. With a strong track record of consistent growth, we provide a secure and dependable workplace for those looking for a lasting career.
This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental consulting with an emphasis on field investigations, natural resource support, and regulatory compliance activities. The selected candidate will work closely with environmental scientists and project managers to support field sampling, environmental surveys, data management, and technical reporting across a variety of environmental restoration and compliance projects.
This position will include travel for field assignments to support our PFAS remedial investigation field effort at K. I. Sawyer near Marquette, Michigan. This will involve rotations of approximately 10 days on / 4 days off (per diem provided; travel expenses reimbursed).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties, but not all duties performed for this position. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assist with collection and documentation of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air samples in accordance with approved work plans and standard operating procedures.
• Support field investigations, including site inspections, environmental surveys, and monitoring activities.
• Perform data entry, data validation, and basic environmental data analysis.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Collaborate with project team members in both field and office environments while adhering to safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Soil Science, Biology, or a related discipline
• Willingness and ability to travel for field assignments, involving rotations of approximately 10 days on / 4 days off (per diem provided; travel expenses reimbursed).
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Qualifying Factors:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening (post accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Necessary Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform
essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires the ability to:
• Navigate active work sites and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Work in environmental conditions that may include extreme temperatures, precipitation, uneven terrain, and remote locations.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and attention to safety.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a combination of office and outdoor field settings:
• Office work includes extensive computer use and standard administrative tasks.
• Field work includes travel, driving, walking, and transporting equipment in all seasons.
• May involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particulates, hazardous materials, and wildlife.

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.

BBCH gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.