Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Internship

Job title: Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Internship

Job description: Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is currently seeking to hire an Intern for the Western Canada Team. This is a 4 month work term from January 2024 – April 2024. The intern will join Arcadis as a Junior Environmental Scientist or Engineer. The successful candidate will co-ordinate and execute activities assigned by Project Managers pertaining to the design, coordination and implementation of environmental projects including environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring and sampling programs, and remediation projects. This includes conducting site visits and inspections, monitoring and supervising drilling, water treatment and/or other remediation activities, preparing field notes and collecting soil and groundwater samples. Other responsibilities include maintaining knowledge and familiarity with provincial regulatory frameworks, diligent interpretation of environmental data, evaluation of sample results, and participation in various marketing activities (assisting in proposal preparation, obtaining quotations etc.).

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Work primarily comprises field level environmental sampling and assessment activities at commercial and industrial sites in Western and Central Canada. Arcadis has a strong collaborative culture so this will be an opportunity for you to use, learn, and apply foundational skills in the environmental field.

Role accountabilities:

• Interest and commitment to expand digital skill set to adapt to evolving industry practices
• Knowledge/experience in the areas of data science, data management, and/or geographic information systems (GIS)
• Demonstrated proficiency in a range of desktop applications, with an emphasis on a strong skill set in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge/experience in environmental sampling preferred
• Ability to apply standard engineering/scientific subject matter to problem solving
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in an industrial or construction setting

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license (work related travel will be compensated)
• A commitment to Health and Safety excellence
• Willingness to work independently in a field setting for extend periods of time, with some work taking place in remote areas

Qualifications & Experience:

Working towards a degree in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences; or Diploma in environmental technology preferred.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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