Environmental Intern

Location: Sparks, NV

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country! As a Non-Technical Intern, you will engage in a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, participate in real-world projects, and gain valuable insights into business operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity for professional growth through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

Participate in actual projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.

Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals in your field.

Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support business decisions.

Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports as required.

Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and team goals.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.

Participate in workshops designed to provide a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.

Effectively communicate ideas, progress, and findings to team members and leadership.

Help draft and update environmental programs and procedures.

Assist in identifying regulatory non-compliance and documenting gaps.

Support gap analyses of environmental programs and corrective actions.

Assist in developing environmental training materials.

Research environmental regulations and ISO 14001 requirements to support program improvements.

Maintain environmental performance metrics and progress trackers.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.

Relevant experience.

Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, or a related field.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.

Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented.

Qualifications We Prefer

Familiarity with ISO 14001, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and/or other environmental regulations.

Prior internship or work experience in a related field.

Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Basic knowledge of data analysis tools and software.

Microsoft Access skills.

Essential Functions

Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.

Proficiency with computers and office equipment.

Manual dexterity for handling office supplies and equipment.

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.

Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

Ability to travel may be required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.