Environmental Services Intern

Great things happen when people with talent and determination come together to create what couldn’t be done alone. At Stantec, we don’t just know this—we live it—and we’re looking for people like you who do the same. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an intern to support our team of environmental professionals in Okemos, MI. As an intern you can expect to carry out a variety of different tasks related to environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation. You will support the completion of project level work including data management, field work, report preparation, and design components on environmental remediation projects. Significant decisions and deliverables reviewed by higher level staff.

As a part-time intern you will work in our Okemos, MI office approximately 10-15 hours/week during the school year and approximately 40 hours/week during the summer. Work hours may exceed 40-hours/week when conducting summer field work.  

Your Key Responsibilities

• Aid in the completion of research, assessments, reports, and calculations under instruction from senior geologists, engineers, and/or scientists.


• Compile and manage field data to be used in project work.


• Undertake as needed field work, including construction observation as well as water, soil, and air sampling, and other field reconnaissance.


• Coordinate with senior level staff and/or multidisciplinary team members to ensure that the project's needs are met in a timely and effective manner.


• May be delegated responsibility for designing and implementing projects within competencies and experience.


• Follow established safety standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safety of yourself and your teams while completing assignments.

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Highly motivated and dependable


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.


• Willingness to learn new skills while undertaking work assignments.


• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (AutoCAD experience a plus).


• Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.


• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for project needs. 


• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 25 lbs.


• Current 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper training a plus.


• Must have a safe driving record and valid driver’s license.


• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related engineering or scientific field. 


• Junior or senior status preferred. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Typical office environment includes working with computers and working at a desk for extended periods of time. Candidate must be willing and have the ability to travel and spend time working away from home or office. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.