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Environmental Internship

CompanyBarge Design Solutions
LocationGainesville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will participate in fieldwork activities such as sampling, monitoring, and environmental surveys, documenting findings and compiling data for analysis. Responsibilities also include assisting in creating reports and ensuring company practices align with environmental regulations and sustainability standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
632
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Barge Design Solutions is a multidisciplinary, employee-owned engineering and architecture firm driven by a simple purpose: to improve the lives of our people, clients, and communities. With 650+ professionals based in the Southeast, we combine innovative thinking, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the places we serve. At Barge, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and creativity, empowering our team to deliver meaningful solutions that address today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether designing resilient infrastructure, supporting sustainable growth, or strengthening the communities we call home, we approach every project with purpose and care. Consistently ranked among Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for over seven years, Barge is more than a firm—we are a trusted partner, an advocate for innovation, and a champion of community impact. Together, we’re building a better future.
About the Role

Environmental Internship

Career Area: Science

What We're Looking For: 

Are you a hard-working and dedicated college student who is looking to gain valuable work experience in your field? Do you want to gain experience while learning from great mentors and leaders? Barge Design Solutions is looking for someone like you to intern this summer.

Location: Gainesville, FL

Number of positions available: 1

Schedule: Summer 2026

You will gain experience in:

  • Participate in fieldwork activities such as sampling, monitoring, and environmental surveys.
  • Document findings from field activities and compile data for analysis.
  • Collaborate with team members in planning and executing field visits.
  • Assist in creating reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings.
  • Assist in ensuring that the company’s practices align with environmental regulations and sustainability standards.
  • Help in maintaining records, permits, and documentation required for regulatory compliance.

 Education & Experience Qualifications: 

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, or related field.
  • Current GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Passion for environmental issues and sustainable practices.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Preference will be given to students that do not require sponsorship

Additional Details: 

  • This is a paid internship working full-time hours (40) per week. 
  • This is an in-person work opportunity. 
  • Interns are not eligible for company benefits. 
  • Housing assistance is not provided. 

Why join us? 

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

  • Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  • Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  • Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
  • Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
  • Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Key Skills
FieldworkSamplingMonitoringEnvironmental SurveysData CompilationReportingPresentation CreationRegulatory ComplianceRecord KeepingPermit Maintenance
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchEngineering