Field + Fabrication Intern

Montrose Environmental Group

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Portland, Maine

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with engineering documentation, technical drawings, and vendor communication for water reuse and renewable energy projects. Additionally, they will support warehouse inventory management and participate in field activities such as equipment inspections and site assessments.

Qualifications

You have proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, and PC programs, coupled with strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. You are a self-starter with effective communication abilities, capable of managing multiple responsibilities and traveling up to 50% of the time.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

AutoCAD

Job Description

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

We are looking to hire an intern who will gain experience with engineering projects within the water reuse, waste treatment and renewable energy fields. This internship is expected to be for an initial period of 3 months, with potential for extension based on business and project needs. The hourly compensation is $20/hour.

  • Assists with the development of standard and project-specific engineering documents; including but not limited to equipment lists, vendor drawings & cutsheets, pricing spreadsheets, etc.
  • Communicates with vendors (emails and/or phone calls) to confirm technical requirements and equipment status.
  • Assists with the preparation of technical drawings, including equipment labeling, drawing edits, and engineering calculations.
  • Communicates and schedules technical reviews with the engineering team.
  • Supports warehouse and inventory management activities, including receiving and organizing equipment shipments, tracking inventory levels, maintaining equipment records, staging materials for projects, and assisting with equipment check-in/check-out procedures.
  • Assists with maintaining organized warehouse spaces, ensuring materials and equipment are properly labeled, stored, and prepared for mobilization to project sites.
  • Researches and evaluates potential equipment, systems, materials, and service providers to support ongoing and future projects
  • Participates in field work activities including equipment inspections, equipment startup and commissioning support, fabrication progress visits, vendor site visits, construction inspections, field measurements, site assessments, and data collection efforts.
  • 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.  
  • Maintains confidentiality at all times.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Your Expertise and Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Google and/or PC programs
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Solid organization and time/project management skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated)
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
  • Possess valid driver’s license in good standing and must have reliable transportation to travel between assigned work locations as required

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Montrose Environmental Group

Montrose Environmental was one of the first to see environmental responsibility as not just an imperative but as a strategic asset. And we’re well ahead of the curve in applying the latest technologies in practical ways to solve difficult environmental challenges. How? By building a leadership team with exceptional depth of experience and breadth of expertise. By bringing together a wealth of local knowledge that allows us to address homegrown issues across multiple locations. By removing operational roadblocks that stand in the way of streamlined, hassle-free, nation-spanning implementation. And by investing in assets and technologies that will keep us out in front of emerging environmental concerns for years to come. In short, we approach our job the same way our clients approach theirs: With a sense of urgency, a commitment to adding value, and a stubborn refusal to settle for second-best. All to help the people we partner with identify and seize opportunity.
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