Environmental Restoration Internship - Summer 2026 Paid
Environmental Restoration Internship - Summer 2026 Paid
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If you thrive on new challenges and want to make meaningful contributions to real-life projects why not make your first career step an internship with HLR
HLR is looking for energetic individuals with an ecology background to join our environmental team for the 2026 summer season. Our exciting internship program will allow you to enhance your knowledge of native plants herbicide application mechanical control of wetlands prairies and lakes and more! Start and end dates are flexible with school schedules. This internship will be based out of our Elgin IL location.
Founded in 1965 Hampton Lenzini and Renwick Inc. (HLR) is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm headquartered in Elgin IL with additional offices spanning across the state of Illinois. HLR is a leading provider of professional consulting engineering environmental and surveying services serving public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the Midwest.
We believe that our team and award-winning Work Hard Have Fun Give Back culture are what draw employees and clients to our firm and are proud to be named the 2025 A/E/C Employer of Choice by PSMJ Resources Inc. based on our workforce retention productivity and superior level of employee engagement. Additionally HLR received the 2024 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources Inc. - the only award recognizing the A/E/C firms that deliver a truly exceptional client experience.
At HLR our culture and team are paramount to our success. Weve built an incredible atmosphere that attracts bright driven caring individuals who sincerely want to make a difference in the industry. We are truly a team in every sense: were mentors and collaborators who believe in supporting one another as we work together to achieve our goals. Were passionate about employee development evidenced by our Pathways to Success program - a specialized roadmap to career advancement - as well as the time and resources we dedicate to employee training and education. We challenge ourselves celebrate accomplishments big and small and focus on fostering a positive synergetic environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally. By joining our team you are joining us on our mission to make a measurable impact in the communities which we live and work each and every day. Together we can redefine excellence.
On any give day youll:
- Perform field work herbicide application and mechanical control (using brush cutters mowers and hand tools)
- Live plant shrub and tree installation; algae control applications; tree and shrub removal; litter pick up; and seed and erosion control blanket installation
- Use power tools trailers and motorized equipment to perform work
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Illinois Pesticide Applicator or Operator license required 60 days prior to employment (HLR will assist with licensure costs)
- Experience communicating effectively with residents and other stakeholders
- Enthusiastic courteous positive attitude and team spirit
- Ecology background is a plus but not required
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (cold damp heat humidity insects pollen wet conditions etc.) for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit walk reach crouch bend and walk or stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time
- Ability to carry backpacks weighing 25-40 lbs. for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs.
This internship opportunity will be posted until all positions are filled.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
