2027 Environmental Assessment Internship

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plan

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. in the United States is offering an internship within our Environmental Assessment discipline. The role focuses on NEPA documentation and data gathering for projects, with exposure to field surveys, GIS work, and permit applications.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Environmental Science/Biology or related fields, have strong communication and analytical skills, and are familiar with ArcGIS Pro. Office software knowledge and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Engineering.
• Sophomore year completed, enrolled in a 4-year college or university.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA documentation primarily for categorical exclusion-level projects but also environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
• Gather and provide data for the preparation of environmental reports and studies.
• Assist in conducting various environmental field surveys including threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, tree identification, stream characterizations, and wetland delineations.
• Utilize software packages such as ArcGIS Pro for environmental data gathering and exhibit creation.
• Assist in the preparation of environmental permit applications.
• Perform related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating data; maintaining records; attending meetings; and operating technical equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

GIS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Education

Enrollment in Environmental Science/Environmental Biology (undergraduate)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Our Environmental Assessment discipline comprises environmental scientists and biologists who navigate local, state, and federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and permitting for primarily public-sector projects, including Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and local governments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA documentation primarily for categorical exclusion-level projects but also environmental assessments and environmental impact statements
• Gather and provide data for the preparation of environmental reports and studies
• Assist in conducting various environmental field surveys including threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, tree identification, stream characterizations, and wetland delineations
• Utilize software packages such as ArcGIS Pro for environmental data gathering and exhibit creation
• Assist in the preparation of environmental permit applications
• Perform related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating data; maintaining records; attending meetings; and operating technical equipment.

Qualifications

Interns must be actively enrolled in a relevant field of study such as Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Engineering. The ideal candidate will have completed their sophomore year, be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university and be familiar with Geographic Information System software.

Key requirements are listed but not limited to the following:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

This position can be located in the following offices: Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; or Springfield, IL.

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour for undergraduates and $30 - $40 per hour for postgraduates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Because our people set us apart. Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results. Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.