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Environmental Risk Assessor Intern

GHD Inc.

SYRACUSE, NY · HybridInternship$20–21/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$20–21/hr
Location
SYRACUSE, NYHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

GHD is seeking an Environmental Risk Assessor Intern to join its team in 2027. The role supports contaminated-site decision-making through risk assessment and management, including site characterization and remedial action projects. Interns evaluate environmental data, support modeling and risk analysis, and assist with reports. The position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ecological Risk Assessment, nice to haveHuman Health Risk Assessment, nice to haveEnvironmental Fate and Transport Modeling, nice to haveStatistical Data Analysis, nice to haveSampling Design, nice to haveEmerging Contaminants, nice to haveNatural Resource Damages Assessment, nice to haveSpreadsheet Software, nice to haveDatabase Software, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, requiredQuantitative Skills, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Related Science, required

Full job description

Job Description Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for? We're looking for an Environmental Risk Assessor Intern to join our team in 2027! At GHD, our Intern Risk Assessors are typically engaged in projects that apply risk assessment and risk management strategies to support contaminated site decision-making under Federal, state, and international site cleanup programs. This includes supporting and implementing site characterization and remedial action projects that involve efforts to identify and control potentially unacceptable human and ecological exposures to chemicals in the environment. In this role you will assist in the evaluation of large environmental datasets for a wide variety of traditional, as well as emerging (e.g., PFAS), or proprietary chemicals, observe how to interpret site characterization data, perform statistical and spatial data analysis, support contaminant fate/transport and exposure modeling to quantitatively evaluate human health and/or ecological risks, assist with the preparation of reports and other written communications. Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and may see you involved in: Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports. Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements to support regulatory compliance activity. What you'll bring to the team: Planned completion of Master or Bachelor degree in related field of Science, e.g., Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field in 2028 Knowledge or experience in ecological or human health risk assessment, environmental fate and transport modeling, statistical data analysis and sampling design, emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS), natural resource damages assessment is a plus, but not required Familiarity with spreadsheet and database software Strong analytical and quantitative skills required #LI-IP1 Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 based on experience and location. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. About Us Take on some of the world's t

How this job compares

Set against the 5,889 open Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–21/hr
  • New York median$22–29/hr223 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–29/hr3,115 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 20% below the New York median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Intern hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 360 open Intern jobs in New York and 5,889 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 3 years (243 postings).
Education
3,151 of the 5,889 open Intern jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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