Description
A Natural Resources Intern will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell Department, Global Practice or Regional Office. This position will provide support and assistance with requests in support of the business strategy.
Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:
Natural Resources:
Our Natural Resource Interns are responsible for performing tasks associated with natural resource studies. Responsibilities include assisting with wetland delineations and protected species field studies in a variety of vibrant locales, field data collection, GIS analysis, and preparation of deliverables such as survey reports, dataforms, and desktop reviews. All other duties as assigned.
Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation.
Assist with responses to general questions.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
Present solutions to concerns.
Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, or related degree from an accredited program with at least one year of post-secondary education.
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred
Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 240276 Job Hire Type Intern
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