DescriptionOur Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP currently has an opportunity for a part-time Environmental Science Intern – Summer 2025 to work out of our Merrimack, NH office.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, WSP offers the technical challenges of projects located throughout the US and around the world. Our team takes pride in maintaining a close-knit environment, while also having the structure, resources and benefits of a large international organization. Interns will work with a multi-disciplinary project team providing field sampling methodology, technical documentation, and data management. This internship will provide necessary career skills and required regulatory training in the environmental consulting industry paving the way for rapid job placement upon graduation.
The key elements we seek from students are enthusiasm, good character, technical competency, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team.
Your Impact
- The position is approximately 90% field work and 10% office work in support of a one or more project sites in New England.
- Field activities include logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations and collecting soil, groundwater, soil vapor, air, surface water and sediment samples as well as documenting field activities
- Remote office activities include analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of field summary reports under the supervision of the Field Lead or a Senior Scientist
- Will travel to project sites in Northeast and surrounding states; approximately 50% overnight travel
- Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, including WSP’s safety conscious culture.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited junior level Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office
- Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; may include weekend and nighttime work
- Willingness to travel to project sites in Maine and surrounding states; approximately 60% overnight travel depending on home location.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification. Wood will provide the training opportunity, as needed to qualified candidates.
- First Aid & CPR certifications
