New Grad Returning Environmental Planner I - Summer 2027 (For Current/Former HNTB Interns Only)

HNTB • North Charleston, SC

21h

About The Position

HNTB is hiring a returning new graduate Environmental Planner I for Summer 2027. This opportunity is limited to current or former HNTB interns. The role provides environmental support from concept development through project completion, including researching, gathering, and analyzing data, preparing project materials, and applying environmental law and policy to help ensure compliance on behalf of the client. The position is available in Columbia and North Charleston, South Carolina. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understand how to operate Microsoft Office Suite and client-specific programs with direction from more experienced staff.
• Compile and summarize data such as census, land use, ecology, Section 106, air, and noise data with direction from more experienced staff.
• Gain a basic understanding of environmental laws and regulations, including NEPA and local, state, and federal laws.
• Use technical writing skills proficiently and create technically sound reports using basic templates.
• Position is open only to current or former HNTB interns.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design plans and identify deliverables.
• Compile and analyze multidisciplinary data and propose technical solutions. Collect, organize, and research raw data, applying recognized analytical tools to review it comprehensively.
• Prepare graphics and reports for limited portions of projects or small-scale projects.
• Assist in creating and presenting project presentation materials, concepts, graphics, and reports to clients and community groups.
• Attend project team meetings that may involve limited client interaction and other project consultants; document meeting minutes, correspondence, and other project-related forms within scope.
• Contribute to environmental review documents and help prepare reports with direction from more experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level