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Environmental Scientists and Specialists

US
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About This Role

Environmental scientists and specialists work with companies to inform policy decisions, conduct research, and advocate for environmental causes. They also often work with nonprofit organizations to inform lawmakers and the general public on important environmental and conservation issues.

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What's a day in the life of an Environmental Sciences Student Intern at AECOM like?

You will be assigned a supervisor and you will help on their projects for the most part, usually given one small task a day or a large task for the week. You will probably attend team meetings and meet with folks from other departments, which is cool because you get a feel for what other people a...
Internship Day in the Life Science Environmental
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What does a waste water toxicology and permitting intern do within the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality?

I worked Monday - Thursday from 9am-4pm during the fist few weeks of the internship I was mostly gaining background knowledge and studying waste water plant plans and topographic maps. After that a typical day would include reviewing wastewater permits and using an online database to compile data...
Internship Day in the Life Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Waste Water Toxicology Waste Management
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Can anyone here describe a day in the life of a water quality paraprofessional working for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District?

You will most likely be out in the field for 60-75% of your day.You may be collecting water quality samples from beaches, streams, the Cuyahoga river, or Lake Erie.You may also be electrofishing, or collecting samples at one of three wastewater treatment plants.You may be working on an illicit di...
Day in the Life Paraprofessional Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Public Utility Water Quality
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