Environmental Planning Intern: Field & GIS Experience

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

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