STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION ENGINEER

The State of Rhode Island is hiring Student Environmental Remediation Engineers in Providence, RI. Responsibilities include assisting with soil and groundwater cleanup, analyzing technical information, conducting research, and communicating with the public about contaminated sites. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant engineering program. This is a seasonal, full-time position paying $22 per hour, requiring travel to assigned locations.
The State is accepting online applications for available Student Environmental Remediation Engineer positions.Student Environmental Remediation Engineers assist in ensuring consistency and certainty in the application of clean up objectives for soil and groundwater at contaminated properties in order to appropriately manage risks to human health and the environment; Under the direction of a superior review technical information which may include or relate to laboratory analysis of environmental media and the results thereof, application of numerical environmental media quality standards, and engineering plans and schematics relating to site conditions and proposed remedies; Conduct research to develop policy and/or regulations; Compile and analyze data; Prepare documents of correspondence consistent with Department processes and procedures to communicate with responsible parties regarding their responsibilities under the Department's rules and regulations; Interact with the general public to appropriately disseminate information regarding the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites, and do related work as required.Applicants must be a matriculating student in a college of recognized standing with specialization in either Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.2025 Department of Environmental Management (DEM) SEASONAL PROGRAM

The State annually employs qualified responsible individuals in a variety of positions with the State's Parks, Beaches, Research Programs, and Administrative Offices during a specific limited period. Applicants will be considered for open seasonal positions based on their qualifications, availability, and willingness to travel to the assigned location(s).