Environmental Science Intern

Job Description

Environmental Science Intern

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

About GFT

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as an Environmental Science Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

About the Role and Team

GFT’s environmental expertise spans a wide range of areas. Our Natural Resources and Permitting Business Unit focuses on:

• Wetland delineations
• Protected species evaluations
• Impact assessments
• Watershed studies
• Sediment evaluations
• Baseline natural resource studies
• Stream assessments
• Forest stand evaluations
• Impact mitigation
• Federal and state regulatory processes related to natural resource impacts

We support a wide range of infrastructure projects including transportation, water resources, railway, energy, and public utilities.

Key Responsibilities

During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing environmental services for a wide variety of projects. You’ll receive guidance, supervision, and mentorship by experienced engineers and environmental scientists with your success as the goal. You will be challenged to connect your academic coursework to real life application with the goal of helping you continue your studies with experience.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the natural resources business line with field and office assignments pertaining to wetlands, streams, protected species, and permitting.
• Participating in report preparation and the assemblage of report sections and attachments.
• Assisting with data collection, tabulation, and basic review of environmental sampling results and compliance tracking information.
• Aiding in the preparation of project documents and activities including but not limited to: reports, letters, charts, tables, photo logs, permit forms, and field records.
• Conducting preliminary regulatory research to support federal and state permit applications.
• Collaborating with other team members across disciplines.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring To Our Firm:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Science, Biology, Wildlife Management, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in natural resources, wildlife, ecology, regulations and consulting.
• Ability to work both in the field and office as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and engage in projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to project sites.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $21.00 – $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Logistics

• Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
• Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Employment Status: Hourly

Additional Information

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Fair Chance Ordinances (California Specific)

• Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Applicants in the City of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Applicants in the State of California: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.