Environmental & Permitting Intern
About The Position
As part of Intersectâs Environmental & Permitting team, youâll help deliver high-impact playa lake restoration efforts that support responsible project development and long-term environmental stewardship. This internship offers hands-on experience coordinating field restoration activities while contributing to broader strategy and planning across a growing project portfolio. Team Overview This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersectâs mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by ensuring projects are developed responsibly and in alignment with environmental regulations and stewardship goals. The Environmental & Permitting team works at the intersection of science, policy, and project executionâpartnering across functions to unlock project value while minimizing environmental impact. Joining this team offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real-world outcomes while building foundational expertise in environmental planning and permitting.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelorâs degree in Restoration Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Construction Management, or a related field
- Coursework or hands-on experience in restoration ecology or conservation initiatives; field experience is a plus
- Familiarity with environmental permitting concepts, land use, water systems, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience using tools such as ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, and Slack to support mapping, analysis, and collaboration
- Ability to collect, analyze, and translate environmental data into actionable insights
- Clear and effective technical writing skills to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
- Exposure to academic, research, or environmental nonprofit networks that support learning and collaboration
- Detail-oriented and collaborative work style that supports success in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn quickly by asking thoughtful questions and adapting to new challenges
- A commitment to environmental stewardship, integrity, accountability, and alignment with Intersectâs values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Field Restoration Execution
- Coordinate playa lake restoration activities by aligning internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and effective field execution
- Support logistics, communication, and documentation for restoration work on active project sites
- Develop Restoration Plans and Insights
- Capture lessons learned from ongoing restoration work and translate them into a detailed execution plan for a near-term project
- Contribute to the development of a portfolio-wide playa lake restoration strategy, identifying risks, opportunities, and best practices
- Support Technical Analysis and Communication
- Compile and analyze environmental data to inform restoration planning and decision-making
- Develop clear, high-quality technical documentation to support public-facing communications on restoration efforts and their environmental and business impact
- Deliver Project Outputs
- Produce a restoration execution plan for an upcoming project
- Contribute to a portfolio-level restoration strategy document
- Deliver a final presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and key outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
