Environmental Compliance Intern

Job Description

As an intern apart of the Environmental Compliance team, assist with coordination efforts to help implement SOLV Energy's National Environmental Compliance Program.

Summer 2026 Internship. This role is located full-time on a jobsite. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with document management for SOLV Energy's National Environmental Compliance Program documents (i.e. monthly audits, inspection reports, Notice of Intents (NOIs), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), erosion control plans, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, training logs, etc.).

• Build, maintain, and update the Smartsheet database (i.e. permit end dates, state-specific stormwater requirements and new CGPs, SPCC updates, new projects, etc.).

  • Set up automated reminders and workflows for permit tracking and compliance deadlines.
  • Update Smartsheet database with up-to-date, relevant project information.

• Assist with stormwater/erosion coordination with SOLV Energy Field Teams and SOLV Energy Personnel regarding communicating field changes and updates for compliance documentation and tracking.

• Assist in gathering and organizing site-specific information necessary for the development and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

• Assist in completing the Appendix H SOLV Energy Comprehensive SWPPP Executive Summary Memo for each project and ensuring document is filed electronically and within the field SWPPP. Update Memo's as needed when project information changes.

• Compile meeting minutes for Internal Weekly SWPPP Meeting, Field Stormwater Technician Bi-Weekly Meeting, and Monthly Superintendent Meeting.

• Research various environmental permits per local, state, and federal regulations (SPCC, CGP, vegetation management, etc.).

• Review monthly project compliance metrics to ensure reports are reporting accurate data.

• Communicate and coordinate with the Data Architecture Team if there are any issues or bugs within the Environmental Compliance Dashboard or Environmental Compliance Alert Reports on Power BI.

• Assist with Hazardous Material Business Plan (HMBP) submittals for new California projects and submit changes to the plans throughout the duration of construction.

• Ensure latest copies of SWPPPs, SPCCs, and IFCs are saved in the Project Specific Environmental Compliance Documents Teams folder.

• Provide QA/QC oversight to NOIs, SWPPPs, IFCs, and SPCCs for each project.

• Assist with document management for the Monthly Audit Program, including but not limited to:

  • Ensuring that the internal records reflect the job site SWPPP and documentation to reflect ongoing changes and alterations as construction progresses to meet individual states 'living document' SWPPP requirements.

• Assists in writing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for environmental compliance processes and documentation.

• Compiles state-specific SPCC requirements to support SPCC development and regulatory compliance.

• Other tasks as needed.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Ability to read and understand Construction General Permits and keeping up to date with changes in stormwater regulations
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability in problem-solving
• Strong Research Skills
• Ability to coordinate among multiple parties successfully

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Compensation Range

$20.00 - $22.00

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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