Assistant Environmental Scientist
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Job Location:
Williamsport, MD - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 20
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction:
RETTEW is seeking a motivated intern to join our Natural Sciences Team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience professional mentorship and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact our clients and communities.
About RETTEW:
At RETTEW we bring our clients goals to life through engineering environmental and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm we empower our people to think like owners act with integrity and deliver excellence. Our teams work across industries including transportation energy land development and municipal infrastructure always focused on technical quality and strong relationships.
Position Summary / What Youll Do:
As an Environmental Scientist Intern you will support the Natural Sciences Team with technical tasks project coordination and field/office assignments. This role is designed to give you exposure to real-world consulting work and help you build skills that support your academic and career development. You will assist in conducting wetland delineations collecting field data and supporting environmental assessments. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in regulatory frameworks field methodologies and ecological consulting.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day:
Assist with wetland delineations following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocols
Collect and record vegetation soil and hydrology data in the field
Use GPS and GIS tools to map wetland boundaries
Support report preparation and data analysis
Collaborate with engineers scientists and project managers
Contribute to team meetings brainstorming and client deliverables
Other duties as assigned to support the project team
Qualifications:
Required
- Current enrollment in Environmental Science Ecology Biology or related field
- Strong academic standing
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Coursework or experience in wetland ecology botany or soil science preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and terrains
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Must have a valid drivers license
Preferred
- Previous internship or relevant project experience
- Familiarity with GPS/GIS tools is a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate ($18$20/hour)
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Exposure to real client projects and deliverables
- Networking opportunities across RETTEW teams
- A culture that values ownership relationships and excellence
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please contact us at to request assistance.
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Requirements listed above
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Technical Writing
- Stream and River Restoration
- OSHA
- Customer relationship management
- Auto Restoration
- Toxicology Experience
- Writing Skills
About Company
RETTEW brings our clients' goals and dreams to life on time and on budget with our wide and varied expertise: we offer more than 600 engineering, environmental, surveying planning, safety, and related consulting services.
