Environmental Planning Intern 

Do you want to have an opportunity to expand your skills and teamwork?  Looking for a company that will provide a great chance for real-world training and skill development?  POWER Engineers can help you reach your career goals in an environment that promotes professional growth and encourages innovative ideas.

POWER Engineers is an engineering and environmental consulting firm.  Our services range from power distribution, design, and generation to facilities, visualization, and much more.

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in air, water, waste, environmental planning, ecological, and cultural resources throughout our 50+ offices across North America.

We are seeking an Environmental Planning Intern in our Richmond, VA office to support our Environmental Project Management/Planning Department. The selected candidate would join a team of more than 300 environmental professionals across the U.S. The role of this position includes supporting routing and siting studies for electric transmission and renewable energy projects. The Environmental Planning Intern is a unique opportunity to gain experience with environmental constraints analysis, data collection, stakeholder meetings, and general project management tasks. This temporary position for 8 to 12 weeks is intended to provide insights into a career as an environmental consultant. The position also allows for exposure and introduction to other related resources such as permitting, site assessment, and public outreach.

In addition to working under the guidance of experienced team members, the selected intern will also participate in sessions designed to develop your skills and provide networking opportunities.  Those sessions include:

• Professional Development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, LinkedIn profile building, and more.
• Early Talent Speaker Series where leaders speak to interns about their role, vision for the company, and career path, offer career advice, and a Q&A session.
• Fun Friday activities where interns company-wide join to network and have some fun while doing it.

Required Education/Experience

• 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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Interest or experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS, digital SLR cameras, and GPS equipment is a plus.
• Interest or ability to do aerial imagery interpretation and understand engineering drawings and topographical maps.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possess good writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. 

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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