Transportation Intern - Environmental

Garver•Fayetteville, NC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Garver is seeking a motivated environmental sciences student to join our Transportation Team in Fayetteville, AR. This intern will gain real-world experience in the documentation of environmental resources, training by our experienced environmental staff and project managers, and an understanding of how to apply their academic training in the consulting industry. The internship involves actively participating in environmental compliance and planning projects by working alongside a dynamic consulting team both in the field and at the office. Interns will become familiar with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and assist in preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation, including Section 404 permit applications and supporting materials. The role offers exposure to interdisciplinary interests such as ecology, hydrology, cultural resources, hazardous materials, and environmental justice, across various infrastructure projects in transportation, aviation, and water business lines. Interns will also learn and utilize industry-related software like ESRI ArcGIS products. The successful candidate will be a motivated critical thinker with the adaptability to learn and engage with a variety of environmental projects. The Garver Launch Program offers an immersive, hands-on intern development experience with opportunities to network with peers and professionals, participate in a wellness program, engage in community volunteer activities through Garver Gives, and enhance professional growth via tailored training and programs from the Learning and Development team.

Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing an environmental science, ecology, biology, or related degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work in different environments, both indoors and outdoors, as necessary.
Proven time management skills and work ethic.
Proven professional communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
A strong desire to assist with a wide array of infrastructure improvement projects.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or co-op experience in the environmental field.
Previous experience using GPS and/or GIS software.
Previous experience in environmental fieldwork.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in environmental compliance and planning projects by working alongside our dynamic consulting team both in the field and at the office.
Become familiar with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Assist in preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation, including Section 404 permit applications and supporting materials.
Explore interdisciplinary interests of ecology, hydrology, cultural resources, hazardous materials, and environmental justice while gaining exposure to many types of infrastructure projects across transportation, aviation, and water business lines.
Learn and utilize industry-related software such as ESRI ArcGIS products.