Environmental Science Intern

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a detail oriented well organized dependable Geology Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering intern to join our Chicago IL office in Summer 2026. This internship opportunity requires attention to detail strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Role accountabilities:

Office responsibilities may include the following:

• Support environmental communications
• Data management (compilation manipulation and evaluation of data)
• Assisting with writing and preparing technical reports work plans letters and memoranda
• Preparing cost estimates and proposals
• Coordinating work schedules with subcontractors
• Conducting project related research (historical data regulations etc.) and preparing periodic status/program reports
• Figure/map/boring log production

While this role will be predominantly office-based the candidate may have limited exposure to field activities which may include the following:

• Oversight of drilling operations (installing monitoring wells and soil or rock descriptions)
• Soil groundwater and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
• Emergency response
• Operation and maintenance of subsurface remediation systems which may include aquifer pump testing
• Subcontractor oversight
• Underground and above ground storage tank inspection testing and repair/alteration oversight

Qualifications & Experience:

• Pursuing a BS in Geology Environmental Science Environmental Engineering or related science discipline.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its 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.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll 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.

Arcadis offers benefits for part-time as needed positions. These benefits include EAP 401K and optional wellbeing benefits. The salary range for this position is $18.30- 33.30/ hour.