Intern, Demolition, Decontamination, and Decommissioning (DDD)

Job Description:

Build hands-on experience, make a real-world impact, and jump-start your environmental career with a global leader.

Why This Role Matters
ERM is seeking an Environmental Intern to join our top-ranked global environmental consulting firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This individual will work on complex site, remediation, and environmental construction projects at various oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, and power plant sites across North America. In this role, you will be part of the project delivery team focused on sites with an emphasis on demolition, decontamination, and decommissioning (DDD).

This is your opportunity to learn from industry experts, build technical and field skills, and explore a meaningful career path with a top-ranked global sustainability consultancy.

What Your Impact Is
In this role, you will contribute directly to project planning, execution, and on-site activities that support the safe and efficient management of contaminated sites. You'll help ensure quality, compliance, and smooth field operations while developing a strong foundation in:
* Risk identification and mitigation
* Subcontractor management
* Waste characterization sampling
* Regulatory awareness
* Conflict resolution
* Project scheduling
* Team coordination
* Health & Safety best practices

What You'll Bring
Required
* Actively pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field.
* Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
* Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound judgment.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license in good standing.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
* Willingness to travel (including overnight stays) for field assignments across the U.S.

Preferred
* Previous environmental, construction, or fieldwork experience (coursework, labs, internships, or volunteer work).
* Familiarity with safety protocols, field sampling, or environmental regulations.
* Interest in contaminated site management, remediation, or construction oversight.

Key Responsibilities
* Support Project Managers with planning and executing remediation and DDD/asbestos/construction projects-including design reviews, cost estimates, pre-construction coordination, field staff oversight, and schedule tracking.
* Participate in client meetings, progress reviews, and subcontractor management activities.
* Assist in reviewing contractor submittals, Requests for Information, clarification documents, change order requests, and other specification-driven documentation.
* Help resolve issues identified during inspection or contract administration processes.
* Conduct field sampling activities alongside ERM technical staff.
* Coordinate with in-house Project Managers to forecast upcoming construction management needs.
* Perform additional project support tasks as assigned.

Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM