Internship Program

Real Work. Real Experience. Real Impact.

Each summer, students are offered an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in our industry. Our goal is to provide interns with an introduction to our profession and to enhance their future job opportunities, possibly with our firm!

Applications are due Wednesday, April 1.

Program Requirements

  • Full-time student who has completed their freshman year of college

  • Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in natural/physical sciences or engineering

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Submit before April 1

What do I submit?

  1. Current Resume

  2. Two (2) References:
    Professional & Personal

  3. Unofficial Academic Transcript.
    Must have a min 3.0 cumulative GPA.

  4. A one (1) page maximum, 12 pt, double-spaced essay, to the following prompt.

    “Our clients are commonly faced with complex environmental challenges and exacting time constraints. Such high pressure situations require us to find creative and balanced solutions to satisfy multiple parties that include demanding clients, strict regulators, contentious attorneys, and a concerned community. Why would you make a good intern and why are you passionate about this internship opportunity?”

ETC Internship FAQs

Want to learn more about internships at ETC? Here are some of the most common questions we get from potential applicants.

  • Full-time students who have completed their freshman year, currently enrolled in college majoring in the natural/physical sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physics, etc.) or in engineering (chemical, civil, environmental, etc.) and are authorized to work in the United States are eligible to apply.

  • Please submit the following to info@gotoetc.com:

    • A resume including the name, email and telephone number of one (1) personal and one (1) professional reference who we may contact about your skills, abilities, and character.

    • An unofficial academic transcript. Note that you must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    • A one page maximum, 12 pt, double-spaced essay, to the following prompt.

      Our clients are commonly faced with complex environmental challenges and exacting time constraints. Such high pressure situations require us to find creative and balanced solutions to satisfy multiple parties that include demanding clients, strict regulators, contentious attorneys, and a concerned community. Why would you make a good intern and why are you passionate about this internship opportunity?

  • Applications will be accepted between December 1 (preceding year) and April 1. Applicants will be notified of our offer/non-offer by April 15 (sooner if you do not meet our minimum requirements).

  • Applications will be reviewed by a committee of ETC employees. Applicants will be scored and ranked based on their work experience, classes taken and grades, major/discipline relevant to our needs at the time, essay, (telephone) interview, and to a lesser extent, other accomplishments, awards, and extracurricular activities.

  • Interns will work 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday (except federal holidays). The Internship Program will last 6–8 consecutive weeks (May through August).

  • Yes, all ETC internships are paid hourly.

  • Interns must be able to sit for long periods of time working at a computer and proficient with MS Office, and able to work outdoors in the sun and rain, walk on uneven, slippery, sloped terrain, and able to lift 25 lbs.

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Skill Development

Interns work across various ETC departments and are introduced to the many technical, business, community, and other professional aspects of our business.

Real-World Exposure

Work on meaningful projects with experienced professionals, applying your classroom knowledge to make a real impact in the industry.

Competitive Compensation

Your time and contributions are valued—earn while you learn with a paid internship that supports your growth.