Environmental Summer Internship
San Jose, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning permitting remediation and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Kleinfelder is seeking an Intern for Environmental Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing work in our San Jose CA office and Hayward CA laboratory.
The Intern will work under the direct supervision of experienced staff and will assist in various field and office tasks on various projects.
The position requires strong writing and verbal communication skills.
The ideal candidate should have some knowledge of pertaining to environmental sciences geology or pursuing a degree in the sciences and be able to conduct work outside in varied weather and field conditions over successive days.
Candidates should be recent graduates or pursuing a BS degree in Geology Engineering Environmental Science or a related field. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills be able to get along well with others be well organized and be very capable of conducting field work. Experience conducting field work either while employed or as a volunteer is desirable.
The ideal candidate must have a valid drivers license with an excellent driving record. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are energetic and enthusiastic have an interest in the environmental and geotechnical field and who are highly organized and able to work independently to complete assignments.
Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.
Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Required Experience:
Intern