Intern Omaha Environmental Internship - Corporate Home Office (Summer 2021)

Location:

Omaha, NE, US

Requisition ID: 115222

Job Level: Internship

Department: Environmental

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Do you want an inside look into the Environmental profession that will inspire you as you make career plans for the future? Do you want to be part of an industry that makes a real difference in people’s lives all over the world? This paid high school internship will give you hands-on experiences and help you develop industry knowledge to jump-start your career!

Location

Connected to Kiewit University, the new Kiewit Plaza provides a modern, state-of-the-art venue in the emerging Builders’ District north of downtown Omaha.

Responsibilities

Support our Home Office Environmental department with regulatory research
Keep abreast of Federal environmental legislation and regulations and conduct regulatory research
Develop environmental articles for newsletter
Assist with developing minutes for conference calls and training
Graphing data for company environmental performance review
Assist with preparation and presentation of environmental training
Participate in field exercises at projects and conduct vendor reviews
Overall department support and duties as assigned
Design and present an End of Program Presentation to showcase your work and development throughout this internship

Qualifications

Must be a student in an Intern Omaha Partner School District and must participate in the Intern Omaha program for the duration of the internship
Must be an incoming high school senior, 16 years of age or older
Ability to work from assigned Omaha office for the duration of the internship
Genuine interest and passion for the field of environmental science or environmental compliance
Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Team player but able to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred Skills:

Technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Customer service and leadership experience

Work Schedule:

Summer: Full-Time, 30-40 hours per week
School Year: Part-Time, 5-20 hours per week
Must be able to meet the hour requirements between the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, you’ll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, you’re bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, you’ll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, you’ll be part of a mission that’s bigger than you can imagine.

Here, you’ll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience — all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
Job Segment: Intern, Law, Compliance, Summer Internship, Entry Level, Legal

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