2027 Summer Intern for Natural Resources-Environmental Department

About the role

In this official program, you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest minds and state‑of‑the‑art technology in the environmental consulting industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the environmental consulting field who will help you with career planning and technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client and what consulting is all about. To ensure you are prepared for the internship, Terracon will provide each intern with 40‑hour safety training prior to starting, paying for your time to complete the online class as well as the class itself. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort, a way to connect with other interns across the company, learn about their experiences, and start building your professional network. At the end of the summer, your cohort will present to our executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Travel as needed
• Perform sample collection
• Provide assistance to other field and/or office personnel
• Assist professional staff on routine tasks
• Be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments
• Complete 40‑hour safety training prior to start (paid)
• Participate in an intern cohort to connect with peers and build professional network
• Present cohort findings to executive leadership at summer’s end
• Work in the office and experience field testing, inspection, and other field activities
• Learn field safety and safe work practices
• Understand all aspects of field work capabilities
• Learn wetland delineation procedures
• Conduct threatened and endangered species surveys
• Perform data collection, map preparation, and report preparation

Requirements

High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field (natural resources, environmental science, biology). The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.