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Environmental Planning Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Austin

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, be organized, and have MS Office experience; GIS knowledge and prior internship experience are pluses.
  • You will support routing studies, NEPA analysis, data collection, and stakeholder meetings while gaining insights into environmental consulting and related tasks like permitting and public outreach.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science or Management, Biology, or other related field.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Interest or experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS, and GPS equipment is a plus.
  • Interest or ability to do aerial imagery interpretation and understand engineering drawings and topographical maps.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Possess good writing skills.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
  • Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • - Supporting routing and siting studies and NEPA analysis for electric transmission and renewable energy projects as well as FERC resource reports for pipeline projects.
  • - Gaining experience with environmental constraints analysis, data collection, stakeholder meetings, and general project management tasks.
  • - Providing insights into a career as an environmental consultant.
  • - Allowing for exposure and introduction to other related resources such as permitting, site assessment, and public outreach.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Environmental Planning Intern position?

The position is a temporary 8- to 12-week internship.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related fields such as Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science or Management, Biology, or a related discipline.

Are there any specific skills or experiences required for the position?

Yes, candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and an interest or experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS, and GPS equipment. Writing skills and strong organizational abilities are also necessary.

Is prior internship experience necessary for applying?

While prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plus, it is not a strict requirement.

Will the intern be working alone or as part of a team?

The intern will be part of a collaborative team environment, supporting a team of more than 400 environmental professionals.

Does this internship provide exposure to environmental consulting?

Yes, this internship offers insights into a career as an environmental consultant, including experience with environmental constraints analysis, data collection, and project management tasks.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth within the company?

Yes, POWER Engineers promotes professional growth and encourages innovative ideas, providing opportunities for skill development.

What is the company's stance on equal opportunity employment?

POWER Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Are applicants required to have work authorization for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Will the intern be involved in public outreach activities?

Yes, the position allows for exposure to public outreach activities related to environmental projects.

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Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

POWER Engineers is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions for energy, food and beverage, facilities, communications, environmental, and federal markets. POWER Engineers offers complete multidiscipline engineering, architecture, and program management services. Founded in 1976, it is an employee-owned company with nearly 4,000 employees and over 45 offices across North America. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com or check out our Life pages! (All POWER jobs must be applied for directly on our website at www.powereng.com/careers. All correspondence regarding job offers and interviews will come from powereng.com email addresses.)