NEPA Environmental Planning Intern — Summer 2027

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a NEPA Environmental Planning Intern for Summer 2027 in Washington, DC. You will assist in preparing NEPA documentation for state and federal agencies and gain exposure to environmental planning, transportation, and energy projects.

Responsibilities include supporting EIS/EA processes, coordinating agency consultations, public involvement, and drafting deliverables. Ideal for students pursuing environmental disciplines with interest in collaborative

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (e.g., environmental science, ecology, planning).
• Basic knowledge of NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106.

Responsibilities

• Assist teams on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA) for transportation, energy projects, and federal lands.
• Support coordination of EIS/EA processes: agency consultation, public involvement, impact analyses, document development.
• Help with outreach: public meetings, tribal and state agency coordination, comment tracking and responses.
• Assist in document development and quality control for EIS/EA deliverables.
• Explore and apply new technologies to streamline NEPA processes.
• Contribute to client deliverables by developing outlines and providing editing support.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental field

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a NEPA Environmental Planning Intern for Summer 2027 in Washington, DC. You will assist in preparing NEPA documentation for state and federal agencies and gain exposure to environmental planning, transportation, and energy projects.

Responsibilities include supporting EIS/EA processes, coordinating agency consultations, public involvement, and drafting deliverables. Ideal for students pursuing environmental disciplines with interest in collaborative