Internship – Environmental Engineer​/Scientist - Environmental Services Focus

Barr Engineering Co. is offering a summer internship for an Environmental Engineer/Scientist in Calgary, AB, for 2025. The role involves fieldwork and office tasks, including environmental sampling, data management, and report preparation. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant university program, available for full-time work, and able to travel. The internship lasts 3-4 months and requires on-site presence Monday to Friday.
Position: Internship – Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Environmental Services Support Focus

Description
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Summary:

Barr is looking for an intern to support our environmental management team in Calgary for the upcoming 2025 summer season! Barr is a dynamic consulting company with clients ranging from municipal entities to the oil sands industry. Our structure and culture provide a great introduction to consulting in the environmental and engineering fields.

This internship will include a variety of fieldwork and office-based tasks, providing you with a holistic view of the environmental consulting business while you work alongside our diverse team of engineers and scientists. Field-based work may include supporting environmental sampling programs (soil, surface water, groundwater, air), air emissions monitoring, and climate station maintenance and support. Training and supervision will be provided.

Office-based tasks could include data management and evaluating emissions and air-quality data; reviewing regulations and facility information relevant to projects; assisting with the preparation of reports such as writing technical evaluations or preparing data summary tables and spreadsheets; and other duties as assigned.

You will be scheduled to work full-time, and the internship is expected to last three to four months over the 2025 summer field work season. Overtime is not unusual. This internship is eligible for any provincially mandated vacation pay in accordance with labor law requirements.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and a cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications:
• University enrollment with a major in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering, environmental science or related scientific discipline
• Completion of six courses in engineering, environmental sciences, or related subjects
• GPA of 3.2/4.0 or higher
• On-going enrollment in one of the programs listed above with at least on semester to go after the internship
• Availability to work 40+ hours per week during the summer
• Ability to travel to locations for up to two weeks at a time
• Availability to work for 3–4 months during the summer in 2025
• Willingness to work overtime if field programs require
• Familiarity with computers, including Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-motivate
• Conscientiousness concerning the accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness of results
• Thorough, organized, detail-oriented approach, with ability to work within a team
• Flexible working style and willingness to modify personal schedules as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship from Barr Ltd., now or in the future
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous relevant internship experience or other related experience

This position requires presence in a Barr office Monday-Friday from 8AM - 5PM local time.

NOTE:

Some of the project work may require work on locations with rough terrain typical of construction sites, operating industrial facilities, remote locations, and potentially working on tall structures and near industrial equipment. In addition, some of the project work may require entering upon and working on sites containing hazardous substances and/or the use of respiratory equipment. Safety training and drug testing will be required prior to being given work assignments on these sites.

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