• Environmental Engineer Intern

    Verdantas (Wilkes Barre, PA)


    Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

     

    At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

     

    Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

     

    Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

     

    Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

     

    Our Wilkes-Barre, PA office is seeking a driven Engineer Intern to join our growing environmental team.

     

    As an Environmental Engineer Intern, you’ll dive into site investigations, support design and remediation efforts, perform field sampling and inspections, and help develop reports and permitting documents, all while gaining hands-on experience and collaborating with experts to solve real-world environmental challenges.

     

    The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about engineering, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to meaningful projects. They thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly, welcome feedback, and pay close attention to detail, especially in the field and during documentation.

     

    When you join our team, you’ll be welcomed into a culture that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and celebrates your achievements. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, this isn’t just a job—it’s a launchpad for your engineering career.

    What You'll Do:

    + Conduct field sampling (soil, water, air) and site inspections

    + Assist with engineering calculations, designs, and conceptual models

    + Support construction materials testing and specification interpretation

    + Perform preliminary human health and ecological risk modeling

    + Research, collect, and enter environmental data

    + Prepare technical reports and visual aids

    + Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and scientists on project tasks

    + Travel occasionally for field assignments

    What You Bring:

    + Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences

    + Relevant coursework in environmental principles

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    + Strong communication and analytical skills

    + Ability to work independently and in team settings

    + Willingness to perform fieldwork and lift equipment

    + Valid driver’s license required

    + 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (a plus)

    + Experience with environmental modeling or risk assessment tools

    Salary Range:

    20.00 - 23.00

    Benefits:

    + Flexible Work Environment

    + 401(k) with Company Match

     

    _Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce._

     

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