EH&S Internship - Summer 2025

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Whether it is honing your skills or building your network, we know that success cannot come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career.

Job Description

As an Industrial Hygiene Field Technician Intern, you will work with a team of experts to perform environmental, health and safety consulting services and provide unparalleled client service.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Gaining experience working directly with clients and project representatives (adjusters, brokers, insurers, property owners or managers, public and government entities, commercial and private companies, etc.).
• During necessary site visits you will obtain related project documents including sampling and notes.
• Assisting with field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.
• Assisting on any number of projects at various stages of completion.
• Assisting in preparing studies and reports following standard format and procedures.
• Assist in Investigating, measuring and evaluating environmental, health and safety conditions at client locations and carrying out relevant research, development, planning to complete comprehensive reports for review by senior staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall.
• Proficient in general computer skills as well as Microsoft office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable transportation to the Fairview Heights, IL office and any regional travel that may be necessary.
• Strong writing skills for writing reports.
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills
• We are looking for someone who works well in a team environment and is self-motivated.

Work Environment:

• Wet or humid or colder conditions may be encountered in properties assessed for damages.
• Varying levels of personal protective equipment will be required at various times. A physical examination will be performed by an occupational physician to ensure that you can wear personal protective equipment, where needed.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:

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. 

• Some sitting limited to lunch, breaks, driving, and report writing.
• Most duties performed on feet.
• Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas.
• Able to squat kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $20 - $24 per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.