About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Engineer/Scientist Intern, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The Engineer/Scientist Intern position is located in our Wilmington, DE office.

The hourly range for this role is $18/hr, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: 

• Learn to perform technical project work in support of the Company’s environmental regulatory service’s programs.

• Learn to develop business through marketing, existing client relationships, and networking.

• Learn to prepare (or assist in the preparation of) compliance plans, reports, and permit applications for multiple state and federal environmental regulatory programs associated with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA and the Oil Pollution Prevention Act.

• Learn to conduct site visits to gather data and information and collect samples (soil, water, air) to support environmental compliance at industrial, commercial, and institutional sites.

• Learn to assist with environmental management system (EMS) and compliance program development.

• Learn to assist with compliance plans including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans.

• Shadow and learn to perform environmental compliance audits, draft reports, and assist with corrective action programs.

• Assist with communications between clients and regulators.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

• Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participates in Company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Keeps up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, geology, or science discipline

• Ability to travel 25% of time.

• Ability to drive to client sites.

• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid organization and time/project management skills.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.