Environmental Planning Intern

About the opportunity

SWCA is seeking an Environmental Planning Intern for Summer 2024 to support National Environmental Policy Act – NEPA and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – FERC, projects in Salt Lake City, UT. SWCA’s environmental planning internship position will provide the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the environmental consulting and the planning profession.

You will receive a preview of different aspects of environmental consulting such as client relationships, proposal development, analysis, GIS, report writing, and compliance with federal (e.g., NEPA and FERC), state, and local requirements. Established in 1981, SWCA has a long-standing presence in the United States, and is known for sound science and creative solutions.

Environmental Planning Intern positions require a demonstrated interest in environmental planning, a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and good communication skills.  These positions provide great opportunities for an Environmental Planning Intern to enter and launch a career in environmental sciences, supported by leadership focused on the professional development of team members.

This internship will occur during the summer 2024 (June 3rd – August 16th). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2024 will be considered and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. In addition to project work, the internship program includes regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders. 

This is a paid, full-time internship.  Interns will be paid $17.00 in Salt Lake City, UT.

Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

What you will accomplish

• Assist in the preparation of environmental documents for a variety of state and federal agencies.
• Provide assistance on diverse types of environmental planning projects, especially related to NEPA and FERC, including traditional and renewable energy, transmission, land-use planning, water resources, hydropower, and transportation-related projects.
• Learn to help write various sections of environmental documents and review/edit other sections prepared by technical specialists.
• Assist in the preparation of public meeting materials, public comment review, and maintenance of administrative records
• Learn how SWCA advises clients on federal and state regulatory issues for projects across the company’s service area.
• Work closely with project managers, directors, and vice presidents throughout the company to promote SWCA’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.Gain experience working with a diverse team of planning and natural resource professionals.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental related field with coursework in environmental policy or science, ecology, urban planning, sustainability, geography, or a similar course of study, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2024. Equivalent experience may also be considered.
• Applicants who are pursuing a Master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn technical writing skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Technical writing experience.
• Experience with natural resources field or professional work (e.g., environmental, natural, water, biological, planning, etc.) through classwork, honors thesis or Capstone projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Salt Lake City-based internship can expect an hourly rate of $17.00 per hour. Actual pay may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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