Environmental Planner / Scientist - Intern

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking an Intern to work with the Environmental team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. The primary duties will be to support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a variety of tasks in the field of environmental design and compliance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or similar field
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time accordingly
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn more while working on these challenges
• Willingness to work in challenging outdoor environments, including high temperatures and steep terrain
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [email protected] [[email protected]])
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
• Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS software preferred

Responsibilities

• State and federal environmental documentation (including NEPA preparation)
• Socioeconomic analysis (including environmental justice)
• Wetland delineations
• Environmental Compliance
• Stream assessments
• Threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys
• Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting
• Periodic travel (including overnight) may be required when assisting with field work, as needed
• Assist in conducting environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, evaluate and analyze terrestrial ecosystems including, but not limited to, riverine, wetland, and upland landscapes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern