Environmental Scientist Intern

Michael Baker International • Columbia, SC

4d • $18 - $25

About The Position

PLANNING PRACTICE With a keen focus on people, we constantly seek to improve communities and create more sustainable, convenient, healthy and attractive places. Michael Baker’s team of planners, landscape architects and public engagement experts collaborate with clients and communities to design shared spaces that are safe, accessible and equitable for all. We create, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from an initial vision through implementation, aligned with a community’s unique vision, values and development strategy. Together, we plan the future of communities that are sustainable and that meaningfully connect people to their environment. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International is seeking an Environmental Scientist Intern for the Summer 2026 to assist with its environmental and planning services for either our Columbia or Charleston, SC offices. You will be working with a team of professionals with unparalleled qualifications who provide the highest level of service possible for our clients’ environmental, planning, and compliance needs. This internship should provide a student with a base understanding of environmental and regulatory requirements within federal and state frameworks while helping them to start building a professional network. The vast resources available to staff provide interns with ample opportunity to be successful at Michael Baker. We bring experience, commitment, and attention to detail to all projects and for all clients, and we strive to set that same example with our interns. Some services provided by the Environmental & Planning team are listed below. To learn more about Michael Baker visit us at www.mbakerintl.com . What You'll Do: Assist with our environmental and planning services, which may include, but is not limited to, wetland delineations, protected species surveys, environmental compliance inspections, NEPA documentation, and environmental permitting. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain a wide range of experiences in the environmental career field.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Minimum of 1-year completed coursework in degree of study.
• Must be willing to work in adverse field conditions and travel throughout South Carolina.
• Paid overnight travel is not common but may be necessary on some occasions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with our environmental and planning services, which may include, but is not limited to, wetland delineations, protected species surveys, environmental compliance inspections, NEPA documentation, and environmental permitting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern