Environmental Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants is seeking passionate and motivated students eligible for summer employment for the May 2026 term who are eager to make a positive impact on our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for students pursuing a career in environmental or civil engineering to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

As an Environmental Summer Student at GEI, you will work closely with a talented, multidisciplinary team, contributing to the successful delivery of a variety of projects. This role offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting while learning from experienced professionals and gaining valuable industry exposure.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with team members on environmental and civil engineering projects
• Assist in data collection, site assessments, and environmental analysis
• Support the preparation of reports, proposals, and technical documentation
• Conduct research and contribute to project planning and implementation
• Attend site visits and provide on-site support as required
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects
• Ensure that all tasks are completed in compliance with safety regulations and project timelines

Minimum Qualifications

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands : Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

Push / pull

Twisting

Bending

Reaching forward

Reaching overhead

Squat / kneel / crawl

Wrist position deviation

Pinching / fine motor skills

Keyboard use / repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

Talk or hear

Accurate 20 / 40

Very Accurate 20 / 20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination