Environmental Science Intern

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SUMMARY:

DAWSON, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned business, is seeking an Environmental Science Intern to support our growing environmental team in executing technical consulting work throughout the United States. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience across a variety of environmental projects and regulatory programs.

The selected candidate will work closely with Project Managers and senior technical staff to support environmental reporting, field tasks, project coordination, and data collection activities. This role is ideal for someone interested in building experience in environmental consulting while learning from multidisciplinary teams that may include engineers, geologists, biologists, ecologists, archaeologists, and other environmental professionals.

This internship provides exposure to a broad range of project activities, including scientific and technical report preparation, field and geospatial data collection, data processing and analysis, and participation in public involvement efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional support to senior staff and project teams in the execution of environmental consulting assignments.
• Assist with managing multiple project deliverables and maintaining project documentation.
• Support tracking and reporting of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare meeting minutes, project reports, and other written documentation as needed.
• Support Project Managers with vendor and subcontractor coordination and assist Contracts/Procurement with project execution activities.
• Work with senior staff, project delivery teams, and project controls to support client- or project-specific financial reporting, including purchase order requests and distributions.
• Assist senior staff in tracking project financials and identifying project risks.
• Support project delivery work in accordance with production schedules, task assignments, and fieldwork timelines.
• Gather and correlate environmental data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Support routine environmental assignments involving engineering, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and related disciplines.
• Assist with environmental field investigations, technical analyses, and preparation of reports under applicable regulatory programs such as CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, CAA, and CWA.
• Support specific portions of broader project assignments in conjunction with experienced technical and project staff.

Qualifications:

• Current pursuit of or recent completion of a BA/BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, or a related field; or
• AA in Environmental Science or a related field with relevant internship or work experience.
• 0-4 years of experience supporting environmental projects, internships, or academic fieldwork is preferred.
• Interest in environmental consulting and supporting geographically dispersed environmental investigations and compliance projects.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations or coursework related to CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, CAA, and CWA is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business software.
• Ability to prepare clear written documentation and communicate effectively with project teams.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be capable of accessing Government properties based upon a background check.
• Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is preferred; training support may be considered for the right candidate depending on project needs.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

This internship is designed to provide practical exposure to environmental consulting work, including:

• Scientific and technical report preparation
• Environmental field investigations
• Geospatial and environmental data collection, processing, and analysis
• Project coordination and documentation
• Public involvement and stakeholder engagement support
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across environmental practice areas

Travel Requirements:

Periodic business travel is required and is expected about 25%-50% of the year; overnight travel is required. Travel is anticipated to consist of field work at project sites, visits to clients, and work at partner offices across the United States.

This position involves 25%-50% outdoor fieldwork at sites across the United States. Fieldwork may require the candidate to walk over uneven terrain for up to 8 hours a day and carry heavy equipment. Candidates are subject to a "fit for duty" baseline physical and medical monitoring protocols.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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