Environmental Services Internship

Job Description

Job Description

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world. We also aim to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

FCS is seeking an Environmental Services Intern (CG01) to assist the team with performing analyses, research, and documentation support for Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) on a variety of subject areas, including land use, socio-economics, earth resources, hydrology, air quality, noise, cultural resources, etc., and provide general administrative support in environmental document preparation. This intern role includes exposure to various areas of environmental consulting services, working with subject matter experts to create a well-rounded solution for our clients.

This role is an evergreen position , meaning we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Applications for this position are continuously accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

This paid internship is available in a hybrid capacity splitting time between remote work and our Walnut Creek location. This role offers flexibility and ensures collaboration and engagement with our on-site team. This position will report to a Project Manager. This is an on-call or part-time seasonal position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with appropriate research information in order to respond to project documentation requirements.
• Ensure requirements of CEQA and NEPA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.
• Gain practical knowledge of the environmental consulting industry.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers in the preparation, organization, and production of EIRs.
• Incorporate sub-consultant reports and personal research and knowledge into appropriate sections of environmental documents.
• Communicate with various jurisdictions, agencies, and sub-consultants to collect and verify information.
• Conduct field studies and land use surveys.

Skills

Education and Experience

Work Environment

The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect hybrid office / in office home working location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand / finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer / laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $35,360 – 41,600

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits to qualified employees with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!

Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.

Salary : $35,360 - $41,600