Environmental Planner / Scientist - Intern

About the role

Support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a variety of tasks in the field of environmental design and compliance.

Responsibilities

• State and federal environmental documentation (including NEPA preparation)
• Socioeconomic analysis (including environmental justice)
• Wetland delineations
• Environmental Compliance
• Stream assessments
• Threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys
• Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting
• Periodic travel (including overnight) may be required when assisting with field work, as needed
• Assist in conducting environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, evaluate and analyze terrestrial ecosystems including, but not limited to, riverine, wetland, and upland landscapes

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or similar field
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time accordingly
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn more while working on these challenges
• Willingness to work in challenging outdoor environments, including high temperatures and steep terrain
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS software preferred

Physical requirements

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, stream banks, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements

Required submissions

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to careers@wrallp.com)

Pay

$21.50 - $24.50 hourly