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Environmental Intern - Wildlife

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in relevant fields, have a passion for the environment, experience with site work, wetland delineations, wildlife, GIS, Google Earth, and be proficient in report writing.
  • You will assist in wetland and wildlife field work, report preparation, permit drafting, technical writing, GIS support, and compliance documentation for renewable energy projects.

Requirements

  • Must be pursuing or have a degree in environmental science, environmental policy, public policy, biology, or a related natural sciences field.
  • Must have a passion for the environment and renewable energy.
  • Must be hardworking, dedicated and enjoy working on a team.
  • Experience with due diligence site work.
  • Experience with wetland delineations.
  • Experience with wildlife.
  • Familiar with GIS.
  • Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files.
  • Technically proficient in report writing.

Responsibilities

  • General project assistance for wetland and wildlife field work, due diligence, report preparation, peer reviews, technical writing, GIS support, and organizational assistance to meet team deadlines.
  • Assistance with permit drafting for large-scale renewable energy projects at the federal, state and local levels (Environmental Impact Statement, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Assessment Worksheets, Conditional Use Permits, and Route Permits, Certificates of Public Convenience, and Necessity, and more).
  • Report writing and field work associated with SWPPPs, SPCCs, and Decommissioning Plans.

FAQs

What is the location of the Environmental Intern position?

The Environmental Intern position is located in Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO.

When is the anticipated start date for the internship?

The internship is anticipated to start in Summer 2025.

What type of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will work on solar, wind, transmission, residential, and commercial development projects.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing or have a degree in environmental science, environmental policy, public policy, biology, or a related natural sciences field.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While no prior experience is strictly required, candidates with experience in due diligence site work, wetland delineations, wildlife, and GIS are preferred.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Environmental Intern?

The intern will assist with wetland and wildlife field work, report preparation, permit drafting for renewable energy projects, and general project assistance, including technical writing and GIS support.

What skills should candidates possess for this role?

Candidates should have a passion for the environment and renewable energy, be hardworking, dedicated, and enjoy working on a team. Technical proficiency in report writing and familiarity with GIS is also preferred.

What is the compensation range for this position?

The compensation range for the Environmental Intern position is between USD $20.00 and $23.00 per hour.

Does Westwood Professional Services offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Westwood Professional Services provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Can I apply if I do not have experience with GIS?

While familiarity with GIS is preferred, it is not mandatory. A strong interest and willingness to learn can be beneficial for your application.

Multi-Discipline Professional Engineering

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Westwood is a leading and award winning, full-service, multidiscipline professional civil engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure, private development, wind, solar, and power delivery projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through a focus on its people, culture, and clients, Westwood has quickly expanded to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2023, Westwood placed #12 and #30 respectively on Zweig Group’s national Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists and received a 2nd-place Zweig Marketing Excellence award. Westwood also ranked consistently higher five years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) 500 as one of the country’s leading design firms. The firm regularly ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.