Environmental Planning Intern (Part-Time)

PLANNING PRACTICE

With a keen focus on people, we constantly seek to improve communities and create more sustainable, convenient, healthy and attractive places. Michael Baker’s team of planners, landscape architects and public engagement experts collaborate with clients and communities to design shared spaces that are safe, accessible and equitable for all. We create, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from an initial vision through implementation, aligned with a community’s unique vision, values and development strategy. Together, we plan the future of communities that are sustainable and that meaningfully connect people to their environment.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire an Environmental Planning Intern to remotely support our offices in Temecula, Ontario, and Palm Desert, California . While this internship is remote, candidates must reside in either Riverside County or San Bernardino County to be eligible. Occasional in-person attendance will be required for training sessions and team meetings. As such, reliable transportation is required. Part-time hours are available.

In this internship, you will work under the direction of a Project Manager and Environmental Planner to conduct environmental review of projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). You will be involved with the preparation of environmental documentation and will have the opportunity to learn about the application of CEQA and / or NEPA on various types of projects, including with municipal clients, agencies, and private developers.

The position requires enthusiasm for research, data compilation, public policy and governmental regulations, planning involving communities, infrastructure, land development, housing, water, transportation, or similar sectors.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Ecology or a related field is required
• Minimum of 2 years of coursework completed
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Located in Riverside or San Bernardino County
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20- $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.