Natural Resources Intern

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

position Summary: Responsible for providing field and office support for NEPA reports, wetlands and waters delineations, species surveys, and environmental permitting in Texas.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• ArcGIS Pro software utilization and data collection
• Ability to work in hot or cold field conditions for up to 10 hours per day
• Skills necessary to complete reports in Microsoft Apps and Adobe Pro
• Assist with delineation of wetlands according to USACE Regional Supplements
• Assist with preparation of Jurisdictional Determination Packages for submittal to USACE
• Provide input on solutions to problems using basic scientific knowledge and principles
• Evaluate equipment and material
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation
• Enter data into systems
• Assist with administrative duties

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Full-time, undergraduate student in natural resources, environmental science, biology or similar field

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and GNSS data collection.
• Basic knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act documentation
• Basic knowledge of USACE 1987 Manual
• Basic knowledge of species surveys
• Previous internship experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment, and outside (>50%) field work associated wetland delineations and species habitat assessments; thus, the candidate should be physically able and willing to work up to 8 continuous hours per day in potentially very hot conditions during the summer months (May through August).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.