Environmental Engineering Intern

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Category: Environmental Engineering

Description

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Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?   

At GHD we are looking for a new Environmental Engineering Intern to join the EHS Compliance team at our Indianapolis, IN office. In this role you will research, design, plan, and perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.

Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.

Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.

Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.

Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Research: Support others by carrying out a range of research activities.

Testing: Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.

Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.

Waste Management: Support waste management efforts, aiding in waste reduction programs, waste segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal.

Technical Troubleshooting: Conduct routine tasks in technical troubleshooting, which include basic diagnostic and simple problem-solving tasks related to equipment and experiments.

What you will bring to the Team

Education

Currently enrolled in an Environmental Engineering or equivalent bachelor's or master’s degree program.

Experience

General Experience: No Experience required.

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.