A 2027 Co-Op - Environmental Engineering

Do you have a degree in environmental science, biology, or natural resources seeking an environmental field technician co-op or intern position? With a diverse portfolio of residential, energy, commercial, light industrial and public programs, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service - to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of "empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients' visions to life," so if this speaks to you, let's connect! A CESO Environmental Intern is primarily responsible for assisting the environmental team in determining and monitoring the existing environmental conditions at and surrounding project sites through field and office activities. Primary Responsibilities 1. Assist with stream augmentation inspections and help clients maintain compliance. 2. Support senior staff during stream mitigation activities in the field. 3. Collection of field samples of water, soil or other media in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance or CESO standard operating procedures. 4. Document characteristics of media such as color, pH, conductivity, and temperature. 5. Assemble, operate and maintain field instruments and equipment. 6. Prepare field notes and sketches. 7. Complete data entry and manage large datasets produced from field sampling. 8. Collect quality control samples which may include trip blanks, field duplicates and matrix spike duplicates. 9. Coordinate landowner access. 10. Support other field services such as wetland delineation, stream assessments, and habitat evaluations. 11. Follows CESO and client mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times. Position Requirements 1. Candidates should be working toward a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology or natural resources or other related field. Additionally, the items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 2. Follows CESO and client-mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times. 3. Strong interest in natural resources work. 4. Ability to perform field duties in variable weather conditions. 5. Ability to hike through uneven terrain sometimes while carrying field instruments. 6. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. 7. Possesses a valid driver's license. 8. Effective problem-solving skills. 9. Communicates effectively in written and verbal forms. 10. Possesses critical thinking skills including ability to identify alternative solutions or approaches to problems. 11. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. 12. Proficient with MS Office Suite. 13. Field experience is not necessary, but a plus. CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire our Environmental interns/co-ops through training and coaching on the job. You are an integral part of our company from day one of your rotation. Our offices are welcoming spaces to collaborate with your teammates. In addition to a comprehensive intern/co-op program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, ple se contact us. apply for this job CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.