Environmental Intern - Summer

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region's infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co.

visit  The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.

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$26 per hour

The Environmental Intern supports Sully-Miller Contracting Co.'s environmental compliance efforts by assisting with field inspections, documentation, and implementation of environmental control measures on construction projects. This role provides handson experience working with environmental regulations, best management practices, and sustainability efforts within the heavy civil construction industry.

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and other environmental control measures
• Conduct and document routine environmental and stormwater inspections at project sites
• Support tracking, filing, and maintenance of environmental permits, plans, and compliance documentation
• Assist in preparation of required reports for regulatory agencies (e.g., SWPPP logs, inspection reports, corrective actions)
• Observe and support Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to erosion control, stormwater, air quality, and waste management
• Help coordinate corrective actions for environmental deficiencies identified in the field
• Participate in site walks, meetings, and training related to environmental compliance and sustainability
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and organization of environmental files
• Support special projects related to environmental initiatives, audits, or sustainability goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Construction Management, or a related field

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and ask questions in a fastpaced construction environment

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please  to view the EEO document.

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