Environment, People, and Place Intern

Hatch • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Environment, People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered design to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically. Hatch is seeking an Environment, People, and Place Intern. Reporting to the Business Practices group, you will support offices globally working from our Brooklyn, NY office location. We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Urban Planning/Studies, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science/Studies, or Environmental Planning).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, real estate, economics, land use and/or environmental policy, environmental science/engineering.
• Quantitative skills; experience with quantitative modeling (e.g., financial, real estate, economic analysis/modeling, environmental, and climate change)
• Ability to undertake research and compile information on a variety of planning and environmental issues from multiple sources; prepare and present submissions/reports to support projects and ensure quality deliverables
• Detail-oriented and outcome focused with a willingness to collaborate within and beyond the internal team and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven environment
• An entrepreneurial and "can do" attitude, with an ability to work toward solutions despite real world constraints of limited data
• Collaboration with integrated, multidisciplinary teams, liaising with and supporting global peers
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint, ideally with basic InDesign familiarity
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change
• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects

Nice To Haves

• basic InDesign familiarity

Responsibilities

• Quantitative and qualitative analyses in areas such as economic and fiscal impact studies, benefit-cost analysis and cost of inaction in the context of climate change
• Feasibility analyses and market studies for urban development/redevelopment
• Case-study research on trends in urbanization, transportation, energy and economic development
• Socio-economic analyses for economic policy development, infrastructure and real estate projects
• Urban design, zoning, and land use planning studies
• Environmental engineering analyses, including air, noise, soil, water, and waste management
• Project development and design that mitigates impacts to air, noise, soil, and water, including the determination of applicable environmental legislation and standards, specification of environmental design criteria, collection of baseline environmental data, and modelling and assessment of potential effects
• Preparation of technical reports, including those calculations and modelling of impacts for air quality, noise, soil and groundwater contamination, and surface water

Benefits

• Work on problems and gain experience relevant to your field of study in an office environment
• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
• Challenging career with countless opportunities
• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best
• Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships
• Regional networking
• Young Professional (YP) Groups
• Opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning daily
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
• Participate in local Lunch & Learns, Hatch Charity Events, Student Showcases, and more to develop your skills
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree