At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.
Job Overview:
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability internship position will be in or around an APTIM's office and would involve Sustainability & Environmental Compliance projects within our Environmental Consulting Service Line. This will involve work in an office setting, as well as field work, and will include the following support roles:
What you can expect from APTIM:
Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Creating and developing an organization's short- and long-term sustainability strategies;
Support recycling and waste reduction initiatives, including helping clients with California SB 1383 compliance;
Support APTIM's nationwide waste diversion and reduction programs;
Collecting and organizing sustainability data, including energy & water consumption, waste, and recycling;
Helping evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs;
Research and review environmental codes and regulations;
Group meetings with interns across the country and in other disciplines;
Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. via oral presentations;
Work independently or as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing site or project conditions; and
Use of best practices and knowledge to improve products or services in own discipline.
Environmental Compliance and Permitting Support Roles:
Supporting compliance and permitting tasks associated with hazardous waste and hazardous materials management, aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention, storm water
Contributing to environmental documents and compliance processes
Regulatory research and analysis
Data management support including data interpretation and recordkeeping
Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
Collaborating on environmental reports
Potential client facility visits for data gathering
Use of innovative technology and tablets for data collection and use of environmental data systems.
Basic Qualifications:
Enrollment in and completion of at least three years of study in a Bachelor's degree program in a Science or Engineering field of study, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability or similar;
Basic knowledge of sustainability theories, practices, and local, national, and global initiatives
Collaborative and inquisitive person looking to develop experience in environmental and sustainability disciplines beyond the classroom;
Willingness to learn and to apply current coursework as needed;
Ability to work remotely and/or at a site location;
Ability to work with and contribute to a team;
Time management, organization, and communication skills a plus but we will help you develop these skills;
Preferred Qualifications:
In fourth year of study in a Bachelor's degree program OR at least one year of study in a Master's degree program in a Science or Engineering field of study, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability or similar;
Relevant entry-level sustainability certifications such as Green Business Certification Inc.'s (GBCI's) Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) and/or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate
The targeted salary for this position is $18-22/hr.
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