Environmental Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) Match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. seeks an Environmental Intern for Summer 2027 in the Energy and Utilities division. You will assist with field assessments, environmental permitting, and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities include site inspections, wetlands mapping, and supporting engineers with environmental compliance tasks. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and professional growth in a nationally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Completed junior year of undergraduate program in a related field.
• Great attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player.
• Ability to effectively manage time while working on several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support for energy and utilities projects.
• Perform site inspections for erosion and sediment control.
• Delineate and map wetlands; describe habitat and report to engineers.
• Research and assist with environmental permitting at multiple levels.
• Assist with SPCC, SWPPP, and BMP plan documentation.

Skills

GPS

ArcGIS

MS Office

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore/junior)

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

GPS devices

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Environmental Intern – Summer 2027. In this role, qualified candidates will work with our Energy and Utilities division conducting field assessments and assisting with environmental permitting and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Provide environmental support for various energy and utilities projects.
• Perform inspections on construction sites for erosion and sediment control.
• Provide field support to delineate and map wetlands, perform environmental compliance inspections, describe habitat, and report environmental conditions to design engineers
• Research and assist with environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels
• Assist with the composition of a variety of regulatory documents including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Best Management Practice (BMP) Plans

What You’ll Need

• Completed Junior Year of Undergraduate Program in a related field
• Great attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player
• Ability to effectively manage time while working on several projects concurrently

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Experience conducting environmental surveys using GPS
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Housing, relocation, and transportation assistance not available for this position.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Illinois Pay Transparency

$22—$22 USD

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time Regular Employee Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Statement On Diversity And Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.