About the role#
As an Environmental Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by monitoring facilities to ensure they align with environmental regulations and company policies. You will work under direct supervision to support corporate social responsibility initiatives and manage environmental health programs at the project level. This internship includes regular meetings with a mentor and the completion of a capstone project presented to company leadership.
What you'll do#
- Support safety initiatives and follow all company policies, ethics, and conduct requirements.
- Develop and implement biodiversity actions.
- Assist with environmental compliance site audits and maintain necessary records.
- Review and audit the permit database to ensure compliance with standards.
- Complete Echo Checklists for corporate social responsibility.
- Review stormwater management plans and inspections.
- Assist with the review of site documentation for air permit compliance.
- Manage the environmental health program at the project level.
- Complete special projects and assigned tasks.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited degree program in environmental engineering, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, mobile devices, and related applications.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail with solid quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of environmental safety regulations, including OSHA and air and water quality standards.
- OSHA 30-hour or 10-hour certification and familiarity with air monitor device calibration are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship position. Note that travel is required, including overnight stays, to access sites across Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
About COLAS
Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group that focuses on the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. The company operates in fifty countries and manages projects ranging from urban development to civil engineering and material recycling. It maintains a network of 2,000 operating units and 3,500 production sites. The company employs 64,000 people globally.
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