Intern - Environmental

Title: Intern         

Division: Environmental- Natural Resources

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.           

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in wetland assessment and delineation field efforts; collect appropriate wetland field data relative to wetland vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
• Assist in preparing wetland delineation reports and functional assessment reports for regulatory agency review.
• Assist in preparing other environmental regulatory compliance documents such as Biological Assessments, Biological Evaluations, and Environmental Assessments.
• Assist in preparing Section 404 wetland permit applications and compensatory wetland mitigation plans for submittal to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Applicant may assist in the development of complex environmental documents in compliance with NEPA and the ESA.

Required Education:

• BS Degree plan in wetland science, environmental science, biology, soil science, botany or related field.

Required Experience:

• The applicant will possess a cursory knowledge of botany, soils, and hydrology and how they relate to understanding wetland functions.
• The applicant will employ a basic understanding of the functional roles of wetlands and aquatic resources.

Other Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs on a regular
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver's license and a clear motor vehicle In addition, employee must meet standards to qualify for and maintain vehicle driving privileges.
• Applicant must be able to work evenings and potentially weekends depending on project
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable interacting with coworkers and clients/agencies.
• Applicant must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, on weekends and holidays, driving long distances, sitting/standing/walking for long periods of time, and lift/carry 50 lbs. of field gear
• Desired applicant will be organized with a keen attention to
• Be able to work independently and in a team setting, collaborating with a team and others in related fields.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, sometimes in varying weather conditions
• Ability to define routine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve routine problems and/or deal with a variety of variables in situations.
• Driving to and from various project locations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.