Trc Companies, Inc.
Global consultancy delivering environmental, engineering, energy, infrastructure and construction solutions.
Environmental Intern
Paid environmental intern supporting field and office tasks in Los Angeles
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support sampling events (soil, soil gas, groundwater, and indoor air), stormwater compliance inspections, stormwater sampling, calibrate instruments (e.g., PID/flow meters), measure water levels, support low-flow sampling, label samples and pack coolers, maintain chain-of-custody, and decon equipment • Observe drilling and well installations, do basic site inspections, and help oversee site safety • Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentation • Field work oversight such as soil excavation, remediation, due diligence inspections, etc. • Field assistance with groundwater sampling, soil sampling, soil vapor sampling, ecological risk assessments etc. • May include occasional driving as part of project responsibilities • Perform engineering calculations and design assistance for government, commercial, and industrial properties as needed • Field and office work alongside staff geologists and engineers • Prepare figures/tables, draft short memo/report sections, and handle document control and uploads to client/regulator portals • Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/review estimates, research, procurement support, etc. • Support client reports by researching site history and records, request utility clearances/permits, organize lab data and QA/QC tabulated results
Key Responsibilities
- ▸sampling support
- ▸instrument calibration
- ▸data management
- ▸field oversight
- ▸engineering calculations
- ▸document control
What You Bring
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills • Has excellent verbal and written communication skills • Communication, field work (long days/overtime, inclement weather, etc), critical thinking • Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, HydroCad, WaterCad, ARCView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not required • Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) • OSHA 40 hour safety or 30 hour OSHA safety training preferred, but not required. • Must be at least 21 years old • Self-motivated, detail orientated person • Seniors or master's students pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Requirements
- ▸autocad
- ▸gis
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸gpa 3.0
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸clean driving
Benefits
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Work Environment
Field