EH&S Technician Internship - Summer 2026

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking an energetic and versatile Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) intern to join our Fairview Heights location. This paid internship role consists of responsibilities of an entry-level environmental consultant. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of working with the team, environmental science principles, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. Flexibility, strategic thinking, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft products are essential. Experience with Dynamics 365 is a plus. This position involves working closely with assisting field teams during high-volume periods. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Gaining experience working directly with clients and project representatives (adjusters, brokers, insurers, property owners or managers, public and government entities, commercial and private companies, etc.).
• During necessary site visits you will obtain related project documents including sampling and notes.
• Assisting with field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.
• Assisting on any number of projects at various stages of completion.
• Assisting in preparing studies and reports following standard format and procedures.
• Assist in Investigating, measuring and evaluating environmental, health and safety conditions at client locations and carrying out relevant research, development, planning to complete comprehensive reports for review by senior staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall.
• Proficient in general computer skills as well as Microsoft office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable transportation to the Fairview Heights, IL office and any regional travel that may be necessary.
• Strong writing skills for writing reports.
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills
• We are looking for someone who works well in a team environment and is self-motivated.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
• A number of duties performed on feet.
• Walking may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough and slippery.
• Able to carry equipment as much as 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to use hand and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, use hand tools.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Must be able to hear warning signals from vehicles, radio transmissions, alarm bells, air leaks etc.
• Able to taste and smell to detect warning properties of hazardous chemicals.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $20 - $24 per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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