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Environmental Intern

CompanyWestwood Professional Services Inc
LocationMidlothian
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Environmental Intern will work as part of the environmental team, conducting site investigations and supporting various projects. Responsibilities include data gathering, field assessments, and assisting in the creation of technical reports.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1509
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for generations to come. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. See more at: https://westwoodps.com/about-us/our-company We reserve the right to moderate and remove, without any notice, content that we deem in our sole discretion offensive or illegal, containing personally identifiable information, trademarks, or copyrights belonging to a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate.
About the Role

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc., is seeking an Environmental Intern to join our Environmental services team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This is an entry level position that will be involved in various assignments that continue to develop abilities in areas of specialty.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as a member of the environmental team under the direction of the Environmental Service Leader primarily in support of various projects. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting site investigations to gather data on potentially contaminated sites to include all phases of planning and ensure that proper documentation is completed for all stages of the project:
  • soil boring and monitoring well installation
  • monitoring well development
  • water and soil sampling
  • vapor sampling
  • sediment sampling
  • analyzing and interpreting site data
  • recommending remedial actions
  • Research and evaluation of data
  • Conduct field reviews and other assessments
  • Assist with the creation and submission of technical reports, exhibits, and presentations
  • Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
  • Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
  • Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
  • Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills:

  • Outgoing, friendly, approachable
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and learn specialized field
  • Growing knowledge of profession as demonstrated by involvement in related coursework
  • Basic knowledge of software required for position
  • Able to follow general directions and work with limited independence on basic computations
  • Must have the ability and willingness to travel periodically to certain work sites in different climate conditions

Required Experience:

  • Currently working toward completion of bachelor’s degree in a natural resource- related field


Key Skills
Detail-OrientedOutgoingFriendlyApproachableAnalyticalResearchField ReviewsTechnical ReportsData AnalysisRemedial ActionsSoil SamplingWater SamplingVapor SamplingSediment SamplingMonitoring Well InstallationEnvironmental Assessment
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchEngineeringConsultingGovernment & Public Sector