Internship - Environmental Planning and Management
About The Position
Anchor QEA is seeking interns across a broad range of practice areas for our 2026 Internship Program. We will require interns to regularly come into an office and potentially perform fieldwork, depending on project needs. Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork and a defined project within their scope of study, as well as the opportunity for exposure to other service areas within our firm. There will be opportunities to work with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks and gaining insight into the world of professional consulting. Interns will have a solid understanding of environmental consulting at the conclusion of the program.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a field related to one of our areas of expertise:
- Environmental Planning and Management (urban design, landscape architecture, sustainability, historic preservation, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and apply technical information
- Excellent organizational skills
- Project management mindset to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Desire to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
- Balance of a professional attitude while having fun
Responsibilities
- Deliver a defined capstone project with assistance from senior engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals.
- Support regulatory agency permitting efforts including:
- Permit application development
- Response to agency comments
- Review of applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Translate technical information into easy-to-understand work products
- Assist with data analysis and report writing
- Update documents, calendars, schedules, weekly statuses, etc.
- May perform additional tasks as assigned associated with the following specializations:
- Environmental Planning- comprehensive local, state, and federal regulatory compliance
- Community Planning – coastal, watershed, flooding, restoration, facilitation, etc.
- Climate/resiliency planning
Benefits
- A collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
