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Environmental Planning Intern (Environmental Division)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Portland

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant degree, have knowledge of environmental policies, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with Microsoft Office; GIS and aerial imagery skills are a plus.
  • You will assist with environmental analysis, permitting, visual assessments, wetland delineation, construction monitoring, and develop erosion control specifications for energy projects.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters in Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science or Management, Biology, or other related fields.
  • Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Knowledge and experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS, digital SLR cameras, and GPS equipment is a plus.
  • Ability to do aerial imagery interpretation and understand engineering drawings and topographical maps.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in environmental constraints analysis, data collection, siting, routing, and permitting of electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
  • Perform permitting analysis and support.
  • Conduct visual assessment analysis.
  • Complete project constructability assessments.
  • Participate in wetland delineation.
  • Develop erosion and sedimentation control specifications.
  • Engage in construction monitoring.
  • Provide insights into an environmental consulting career performing siting, planning and permitting for renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Environmental Planning Intern.

Where is the Environmental Planning Intern position located?

The position is available in Portland, Oregon or Boise, Idaho.

Is the Environmental Planning Intern position temporary or permanent?

This position is temporary, lasting 8 to 12 weeks.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science or Management, Biology, or related fields.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a team, knowledge of environmental policies and regulations, experience with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with tools like Google Earth and ArcGIS.

Will the intern be required to travel?

Yes, the intern may be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

What type of work will the Environmental Planning Intern be doing?

The intern will assist with environmental constraints analysis, data collection, siting, routing, and permitting of electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects, among other duties.

What is the salary range for this internship?

The pay range for this position is $21 - $25 per hour, depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Are there additional benefits offered with this internship?

The pay figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, or 401k.

What is the company culture like at POWER Engineers?

POWER Engineers promotes a fun and collaborative work environment where employees can work on challenging projects and make a positive impact on society and the environment.

Is experience with GIS tools required?

Knowledge and experience with tools like Google Earth and ArcGIS is a plus, but not necessarily required.

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1976
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Mission & Purpose

POWER Engineers is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions for energy, food and beverage, facilities, communications, environmental, and federal markets. POWER Engineers offers complete multidiscipline engineering, architecture, and program management services. Founded in 1976, it is an employee-owned company with nearly 4,000 employees and over 45 offices across North America. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com or check out our Life pages! (All POWER jobs must be applied for directly on our website at www.powereng.com/careers. All correspondence regarding job offers and interviews will come from powereng.com email addresses.)