Environmental Internship (Level 1)

ECS Ltd is seeking an Environmental Intern (Level 1) in Hagerstown, MD. Responsibilities include sampling and assessing environmental materials, documenting field activities, and writing reports. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science. The role involves physical tasks and requires transportation for job sites. Compensation ranges from $15-$20/hour, with benefits including paid time off and health insurance.
What You'll Do
• Sampling and assessments of soil, groundwater, air, and other materials
• Observing and documenting field activities
• Using field screening equipment and documenting readings
• Working with GIS/GPS (a big plus)
• Interacting and communicating daily with contractors, technicians and project managers
• Writing clear field reports of site activities each day

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What We're Looking For
• Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering with an environmental focus, Geology, Environmental Science or related degree
• Interest in environmental regulations and how environmental issues are related to the construction process
• Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites – Mileage will be reimbursed
• Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

The expected pay range for this role and location is $15-$20/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.