Environmental Intern
Granite Construction Inc.

Job Info

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Build your future together

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!

General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting a Project Team with the management, field construction activities and documentation of a project. This is the best way to experience the heavy-civil industry and Granite Construction. Many students are able to get course credit (please check with your faculty advisor) and at the same time earn an income while learning.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Coordinate with business unit personnel at multiple facilities to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Help maintain an environmental compliance database which coordinates compliance reports to agencies or parties, coordinates monitoring to meet permit conditions, and brings all worksite facilities into compliance with environmental laws.
• Help maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS) which coordinates legal requirements and compliance tasks, establishes environmental objectives and targets, determines roles and responsibilities for environmental activities, and maintains a document and record system.
• Identify and monitor environmentally significant issues and advise management on the appropriate action to help develop and maintain Granite's reputation as an environmental leader.
• Works closely with the Environmental manager and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive and practical environmental strategy.
• Solves technical problems and develop solutions to meet environmental requirements.
• Willing to travel to operations throughout the United States to support Granite Business Unit's environmental needs such as completing regulatory inspections and managing EMS programs.

Education

• High School Diploma required and current enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college or university. Discipline to be focused in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Work Experience

• Previous environmental experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have demonstrated decision making skills.
• General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum.
• Strong public speaking and ability to communicate with management.
• Strong technical writing skills necessary for preparation of inspection reports, memos and other documents requiring descriptions and summaries.
• Ability to work with all levels of construction project crafts and management personnel to successfully coordinate and complete work requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand (for up to 8 hours), walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• A team player.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range:
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Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.

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