2027 Summer Intern for Natural Resources-Environmental Department

Terracon; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

40-hr safety training provided

Cohort networking opportunities

Job summary

Terracon's 2027 Summer Intern program in the Natural Resources- Environmental Department offers a hands-on learning experience with senior staff, leadership mentoring, and exposure to field testing and environmental consulting tools. You will participate in a cohort and gain professional network opportunities.

You will perform field safety practices, data collection, and support for wetlands and endangered species surveys, map/report preparation, and other field activities with introductory

Qualifications

• High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Travel as needed.
• Perform sample collection.
• Provide assistance to other field and/or office personnel.
• Assists professional staff on routine tasks.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

Education

BS degree in progress in science or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities:

2027 Summer Intern for Natural Resources-Environmental Department

In this official program, you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work along-side 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. The mentor will provide help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client. You will learn what consulting is all about!

To ensure you are prepared for the internship, Terracon will provide each intern with 40-hr safety training prior to starting. We will pay for your time going through an on-line 40-hr training class as well as the class.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company and learn about their experiences. This is also a great way for you to start building your professional network! At the end of the summer, your cohort will present to our executive leadership team.

In this program, you will work in the office and will also have opportunities to experience field testing and inspection activities as well as other field activities. Your experiences will include learning, understanding, and performing services related to:

• Field safety and safe work practices
• All aspects of our field work capabilities
• Understanding wetland delineation procedures
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
• Data collection
• Map preparation
• Report preparation

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

You can expect to:

• Travel as needed
• Perform sample collection.
• Provide assistance to other field and/or office personnel
• Assists professional staff on routine tasks
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

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.