Environmental Planner / Scientist - Intern

Socket.dev; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks an Intern to support the Environmental team. You will assist Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers across environmental design and compliance tasks in the field.

Responsibilities include NEPA documents, socioeconomic analyses, wetlands, stream assessments, and permitting. Occasional travel may be required; must be pursuing a BS in Biology, Environmental Science or Environmental Planning; strong communication and MS

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or similar field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and time effectively.
• Positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn.
• Willingness to work in challenging outdoor environments, including heat and uneven terrain.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in environmental design and compliance tasks.
• Prepare state and federal environmental documentation, including NEPA.
• Perform socioeconomic analyses including environmental justice.
• Conduct wetland delineations and Stream assessments.
• Assist with Clean Water Act permitting ( Sections 404/401 ).
• Assist in field investigations of terrestrial ecosystems (riverine, wetlands, uplands).
• Occasional travel, including overnight, as needed.

Skills

Effective written and oral comunicação

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking an Intern to work with the Environmental team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. The primary duties will be to support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a variety of tasks in the field of environmental design and compliance.

Responsibilities

• State and federal environmental documentation (including NEPA preparation)
• Socioeconomic analysis (including environmental justice)
• Wetland delineations
• Environmental Compliance
• Stream assessments
• Threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys
• Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting
• Periodic travel (including overnight) may be required when assisting with field work, as needed
• Assist in conducting environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, evaluate and analyze terrestrial ecosystems including, but not limited to, riverine, wetland, and upland landscapes

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or similar field
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time accordingly
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn more while working on these challenges
• Willingness to work in challenging outdoor environments, including high temperatures and steep terrain
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS software preferred

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions)

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, stream banks, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements.

Required Submissions

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [e-mail])

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $21.50 - $24.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)