Environmental Intern: Fieldwork, GIS & Permitting

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Environmental Intern to join a team of scientists and consultants working on environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for land development projects.

The role offers hands-on experience with field assessments, data collection, and reporting. The internship emphasizes applying coursework to real projects, with exposure to regulatory frameworks, wetland delineations, and stormwater permitting, supporting Senior Scientists and project

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.

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering, Science, or Biology

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Environmental Intern to join a team of scientists and consultants working on environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for land development projects.

The role offers hands-on experience with field assessments, data collection, and reporting. The internship emphasizes applying coursework to real projects, with exposure to regulatory frameworks, wetland delineations, and stormwater permitting, supporting Senior Scientists and project