Natural Resources Intern – Summer 2027

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: An intern supports the assigned department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including routine natural and cultural resource field investigations, regulatory research, permit applications, special project assignments, and active participation in regulatory compliance and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development. 

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.

Compensation is $22.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with education.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead (environmental scientists, NEPA planners, architects, engineers, project managers) with basic natural resources and environmental tasks, including research, simple studies, and regulatory permitting support
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, and associated supporting studies
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, NEPA planners, architects, engineers, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Support site visit and fieldwork activities, such as wetland delineations and threatened & endangered species surveys
• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
• Develop basic permitting, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned