Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist – Intern (Fairbanks, AK)
About Us
BEM Systems, Inc. (BEM) is a small environmental consulting firm, which provides comprehensive environmental services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Our areas of technical practice are focused on environmental planning and compliance, remediation, water resources, environmental data management and software development. Our firm enjoys a distinguished reputation for responsiveness and creative problem solving. As an employee-owned small business, we look for team players who demonstrate individual initiative and embrace new challenges.
Job Description, Abilities, and Skills
Our growing backlog of challenging projects in the State of Alaska has created an exciting new opportunity for a student intern interested in the fields of environmental science and site remediation. These projects consist primarily of environmental restoration projects in remote areas across Alaska and at Eielson Air Force Base. This position will primarily be working on Eielson Air Force Base. We are seeking a temporary (field season) environmental intern currently enrolled in an environmental-related science or engineering university program. Successful candidate must possess good communication skills and enthusiasm to perform tasks as assigned.
Although previous experience collecting soil and groundwater samples in the field is not a requirement, a basic understanding of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation sampling guidance is beneficial. A strong candidate will display a basic knowledge of environmental policies such as RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, CAA, ESA, and State of Alaska regulations. Under supervision, student will be required to accurately and safely use field sampling and testing equipment such as organic vapor analyzers, GPS units, field screening test kits for pollutants in soil and water, and pH/EH field kits. Ability to accurately document field measurements and transcribe them into various reporting media and formats is required. Strong analytical skills to synthesize field and laboratory data for purposes of interpretation, distilling trends, comparison against regulatory standards, and drawing conclusions are preferred.
Payment of all travel costs and meals while on the job will be included. BEM Systems, Inc. will pay for the 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER, first aid, and CPR courses; however, the individual is responsible for their time to attend the courses.
Requirements
• Enrolled in an environmental-related science or engineering university program.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and works well with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel to complete field investigations in adverse weather conditions carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to remote field locations in small aircraft including helicopters.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to provide documentation.
• Ability to pass a background check to access United States Department of Defense facilities (access coordination provided through BEM Systems, Inc.).
HR Manager
BEM Systems, Inc., Corporate Office
100 Passaic Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone: 908.598.2600, ext 114
Fax: 908.598.2622
Equal Opportunity Employer
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