Internship - Civil/Environmental Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Ramboll is accepting applications for the Summer 2025 internship program at our offices located in Syracuse or Albany, NY. Each participant will be assigned a mentor who will guide them through project assignments. The program will provide internship participants with the opportunity to gain experience working in one or more practice areas. Our goal is to afford our interns experience with a variety of projects during the summer program to broaden their understanding an experience within their field of interest. The work environment will be both in the office and in the field.

In addition to hand-on environmental consulting experience, Syracuse/Albany office interns will also participate in a series of web-based interactive workshops along with the other Summer 2024 Ramboll interns across the U.S.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews in a virtual setting. Interns will be paid on an hourly basis and will be overtime eligible. Housing and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the intern. 

Joining Ramboll

As our new intern, you will be a part of Ramboll’s diverse, creative, and collaborative team. When you start with Ramboll, you will be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility and rely on experiences managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will work with multiple project managers in our office to help develop client deliverables (reports, permit applications and technical analyses). The types of projects and expected day-to-day tasks may include the following:

• Participate on project teams to evaluate remediation and environmental control technologies and develop plans for site remediation.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of remedial investigation/feasibility/design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Support preparation of engineering design drawings and technical specifications following design, construction, and government standards.
• Performing environmental field sampling including soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling.
• Participation in troubleshooting of remedial systems in operation, maintenance, and monitoring phase.
• Reviewing and summarizing regulatory requirements.
• Visitation of jobsites to gain field experience, broaden background, and develop practical engineering skills.
• Preparation or review of design deliverables using design software such as AutoCAD or GIS.
• May periodically assist Ramboll staff in the office with administrative functions; learn what it means to be an civil or environmental engineer/scientist and trusted advisor to our clients.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Candidates should be working toward a B.S or M.S degree in Chemical, Civil, Geological, or Environmental Engineering; Environmental Sciences; Geology or Geological Sciences, and have an interest in pursuing a career in environmental/civil engineering or consulting.
• Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above are strongly preferred.
• The physical requirements of this position may include the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing/sitting/walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 40 lbs. In certain situations, this position may expose the candidate to extremes in weather (hot/cold); to high noise levels, and to hazards such as a proximity to moving machine parts and moving vehicles, electrical current and exposure to chemicals. Employees may be required to take specific training and to wear PPE on some occasions.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to obtain OSHA 40-hour training or have up to date 8-hour refresher a plus

Welcome to our Environment & Health division 

One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, we are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues. We help clients understand and manage the impacts of their activities and products, so that they can respond to business, regulatory, or legal challenges effectively and develop sound strategies for operating sustainably.

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape.  As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an hourly rate between $22 and $25 per hour. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.