Environmental Intern Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

About FACS

At FACS, our mission is to make environments safer and healthier for the people who live and work in them. As one of the nation's leading environmental health consulting firms, we help organizations protect their people, assets, and communities. We are built on purpose, partnership, and performance—delivering measurable impact with every client engagement.

Our Values

We live our mission through three core values:

• People First: Support our team and clients, promote professional growth, and value collaboration.
• Integrity of the Science: Deliver accurate, reliable results through objective, evidence-based practices.
• Client Relationships for Life: Build long-term partnerships and help clients address environmental health challenges.

About FACS & You

At FACS, your work contributes directly to safer, healthier communities. Ranked "Best Places to Work" for five consecutive years, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and support for professional certifications—so you can grow, thrive, and build a career with lasting impact.

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Why Join Us

• Impact: Contribute meaningful work that empowers teams and drives results across the organization.
• Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment where your work matters.
• Growth: Innovate, develop your skills, and help shape the future of how we operate and deliver on our mission.
• Visibility: Partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to make a real difference.

About the Role:

The Environmental Health Specialist Intern is a 12-week, hands-on internship focused on developing foundational skills in environmental health and industrial hygiene through field-based project work and assessments. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical knowledge of environmental health and industrial hygiene while contributing to meaningful projects that help protect workers, communities, and the environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, eager to learn, and enjoys working both in the field and in a collaborative team environment. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to take on new challenges are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct industrial hygiene field measurements and evaluations of air contaminants, noise levels, and other occupational exposure hazards using standard industrial hygiene and environmental health equipment and principles
• Assess environmental and occupational health conditions at a variety of sites by observing field conditions, reviewing records, conducting interviews, and performing sampling of chemical, biological, and physical agents
• Determine appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies and carry out sampling activities as required
• Perform noise surveys and develop noise maps to support exposure assessment and control strategies
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring equipment
• Analyze and interpret monitoring and sampling data to identify exposure risks and develop corrective action recommendations
• Assist in the development, implementation, and review of compliance programs
• Prepare accurate and detailed technical reports summarizing investigation findings and recommendations for corrective actions
• Evaluate compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, codes, and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrollment in, or completion of, a relevant academic program in Environmental Science or a related scientific field is required or preferred depending on career stage, including:
  • Current undergraduate enrollment in a 4-year program (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields), or
  • Current enrollment in a graduate (master’s or doctoral) program in a related scientific field, or
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related scientific field for early career professionals
• Ability to drive locally to client sites and maintain a clean driving record
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and access a variety of work environments to support field sampling activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for data entry, documentation, and reporting
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently in the field, and collaborate effectively as part of a team

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for documentation and reporting
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is an equal-opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability, or other non-merit characteristics. We welcome all candidates to apply, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

Employment Contingency

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and drug screening.