Environmental Field Intern: Wetlands, GIS & Permits

Westwood Professional Services; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Intern to join our team in Virginia. The intern will support environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for land development projects, including residential subdivisions and commercial sites.

Opportunities include wetlands work, Phase I ESAs, and stormwater permitting, applying coursework to active projects. As an Environmental Intern, you will learn to apply regulatory frameworks in site reviews, assist senior

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering, Science, Biology, or a related natural resources field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and project team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including exposure to varying weather and terrain.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support preparation of permitting documentation.
• Utilize GIS and GPS technology to map environmental features and compile field data for project deliverables.
• Assist in reviewing site plans and development documents to identify environmental constraints affecting proposed land development projects.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal project teams to track permit status and support project schedules.
• Travel to project sites to conduct field assessments and document existing environmental conditions.

Skills

GIS

GPS

Field work

MS Office

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate program

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

GPS equipment

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Intern to join our team in Virginia. The intern will support environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for land development projects, including residential subdivisions and commercial sites.

Opportunities include wetlands work, Phase I ESAs, and stormwater permitting, applying coursework to active projects. As an Environmental Intern, you will learn to apply regulatory frameworks in site reviews, assist senior