Intern - Environmental Scientist
Duluth, MN  / Minneapolis, MN 
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Posted 26 days ago
Job/Internship Description

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will undertake challenging and fast-paced work on projects involving environmental impact assessment, permitting, and compliance. Work may include:

  • Compilation and analysis of environmental datasets

  • Writing environmental impact assessment documents

  • Developing and reviewing environmental, site, route, and conditional use permit applications

  • Completing environmental resources reviews

  • Participating in field assignments to gather baseline environmental data

  • Reviewing field reports to verify environmental compliance

  • Preparation of presentation materials to communicate project issues to a variety of stakeholder types

The person chosen for this position will collaborate with other Barr staff. Work may involve out-of-town assignments in the field or at another Barr office.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ongoing enrollment in an environmental science, studies, or policy; ecology; natural resources management; archaeology; or a related field

  • Completion of 2 years of college curriculum

  • GPA of 3.2/4.0 or higher

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Exceptional technical writing and task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and following up

  • Attention to detail

  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams of specialists and regulators at all levels

  • Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs

  • Willingness to regularly travel up to 50 percent of the time with the potential for greater levels of periodic travel to meet client needs

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

  • Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous relevant internship experience

  • Experience evaluating environmental data and preparing reports

  • Familiarity with GIS tools

This position requires presence in our Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota Barr offices.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.

 

Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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