Associate Environmental Scientist Internships
Associate environmental scientist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in fieldwork, sampling, and environmental compliance, mentorship from working environmental scientists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Burns & McDonnell, HALEY & ALDRICH, and Dewberry among the employers posting roles now.
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As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to bring on an Intern, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, or Geologist to assist office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. This is a full-time role that will be about 2 months beginning Summer 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some hands-on, working field experience and be a valuable contributor to our project teams. This role will be based out of our New York, NY office location.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful Candidate will:
- Serve in a field support role, working on interesting and technically challenging construction projects. Field activities may include construction observation, sampling of soil, groundwater or soil vapor, and observation of earthwork and foundation construction activities.
- Express a willingness to visit construction sites to assist in the field with our construction monitoring service group.
- Assist engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various infrastructure and real estate development projects.
- Assist with evaluation of subsurface environmental data.
- Assist in performing environmental design/analysis and developing environmental recommendations.
- Complete a presentation at the end of the internship period.
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
- Candidate should be enrolled in a an environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or geoscience educational program (undergraduate or graduate).
- Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
- Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Computer Skills – Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
- Valid driver’s license highly preferred.
- Ability to work for 2 consecutive months on a full-time basis.
- The salary range for this position in New York, NY is $20.00 - $25.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to bring on an Intern, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, or Geologist to assist office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. This is a full-time role that will be about 2 months beginning Summer 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some hands-on, working field experience and be a valuable contributor to our project teams. This role will be based out of our New York, NY office location.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful Candidate will:
- Serve in a field support role, working on interesting and technically challenging construction projects. Field activities may include construction observation, sampling of soil, groundwater or soil vapor, and observation of earthwork and foundation construction activities.
- Express a willingness to visit construction sites to assist in the field with our construction monitoring service group.
- Assist engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various infrastructure and real estate development projects.
- Assist with evaluation of subsurface environmental data.
- Assist in performing environmental design/analysis and developing environmental recommendations.
- Complete a presentation at the end of the internship period.
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
- Candidate should be enrolled in a an environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or geoscience educational program (undergraduate or graduate).
- Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
- Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Computer Skills – Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
- Valid driver’s license highly preferred.
- Ability to work for 2 consecutive months on a full-time basis.
- The salary range for this position in New York, NY is $20.00 - $25.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
Associate Environmental Scientist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell13
- HALEY & ALDRICH2
- Dewberry1
- Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP1
Tips for Your Associate Environmental Scientist Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large environmental consulting firms and federal agencies open summer internship applications the preceding fall and close cohorts well before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings consistently throughout the year rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for associate environmental scientist interns expect limited work history and look instead for documented projects. Compile field sampling reports, GIS analyses, water or soil quality studies, or regulatory compliance write-ups that show your methods and findings. Linking to published class projects or independent research gives recruiters something real to evaluate.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured environmental science programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center advisors often know which firms recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many associate environmental scientist internships never reach campus recruiting events.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Associate environmental scientist intern interviews typically include technical questions on sampling protocols, environmental regulations, data interpretation, or GIS methods. Practice answering these out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Associate Environmental Scientist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an associate environmental scientist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio documenting field sampling methods, GIS analyses, or environmental compliance reports gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to employers online and attend campus career fairs, where environmental science recruiters often move faster with students they meet in person.
Can an associate environmental scientist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most for associate environmental scientist interns is delivering real results on assigned projects, building relationships with the team, and understanding whether the group has headcount available. Position for a return offer by treating every deliverable seriously, but keep applying to other opportunities at the same time.
When should I apply for associate environmental scientist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large environmental consulting firms and government agencies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping cohorts before January. Smaller companies, state agencies, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting up alerts means you won't miss roles that fill quickly after they post.
Are associate environmental scientist internships paid?
Most professional associate environmental scientist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and some government internships may offer stipends or academic credit instead of hourly pay, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should an associate environmental scientist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented projects that show fieldwork, environmental sampling, GIS mapping, or regulatory research, naming the tools used and linking to published reports or case studies where available. Add relevant coursework in ecology, chemistry, geology, or environmental law. Keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get associate environmental scientist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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