Environmental Science Intern - Summer… at WSP in the U.S. · Chicago

Summary: WSP USA is hosting a summer internship program for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Science. The intern will support various tasks, learn fundamental principles, and assist with project research and compliance documentation. Responsibilities: - Support a variety of Environmental Science tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills - Learn basic principles of Environmental Science and multiphase environmental systems - Assist with project research, field work, and technical report writing for a variety of federal and state compliance projects - 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 - Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation, such as project notes, field notes, meeting minutes, quality control documentation, and standard operating procedures - Complete training on assigned tasks Required Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Biology, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later - Must be 18 or older - Demonstrated interest in Environmental Science, Biology, multiphase environmental systems 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 - Able to lift up to 25 pounds - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Biology or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later - Completed OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training - Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus Required Skills: Environmental Science, Technical Writing Important Skills: Biology, Interpersonal Skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Office Automation, Spreadsheets, Leadership Involvement, HAZWOPER Certification Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer