Summer 2023 Environmental Science Intern
Company: WSP
Location: Ballwin
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summer 2023 Environmental Science Intern
Req ID 12861
Summer 2023 Environmental Science Intern
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger
with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure
business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental,
social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability
(CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000
multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to
protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations
for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development
to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled
network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on
exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, WSP USA
hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain
hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and
professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects
while working side by side with senior staff. Through our
Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship,
networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Earth & Environment St. Louis Team is seeking a Summer 2023
Environmental Science Intern to work out of our Ballwin, MO office.
This position is seeking currently enrolled Undergraduate
students.
Your Impact
Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop
technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of Environmental Engineering.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design
calculations and analysis.
Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and
cost estimates.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company
funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct
and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business
needs.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance
associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Sciences, or
related, Undergraduate program.
Demonstrated interest in Environmental Sciences, or related field,
and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work
and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting
with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an
engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers
to executive projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation,
software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to
wear a tight-fitting respirator.
Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty Exam.
Must be able to pass Medical Exam.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle
screening.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to
abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment
policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the
internship.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance
associated with this internship.
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing
policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol
tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee
onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance
associated with this internship.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
Job Status: Intern
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: BALLWIN - CLAYTON RD
All locations: US-MO-Ballwin
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's
leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to
serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical
experts, strategic advisors and construction management
professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings,
transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we
partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting
client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of
benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and
retirement savings focused on providing health and financial
stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to
grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to
your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and
challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran
Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United
States.
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