2025 Environmental Assessment Student Internship

Hanson Professional Services is offering a 2025 Environmental Assessment Student Internship in Springfield, IL, or Indianapolis, IN. This internship provides students hands-on experience in environmental assessment, working with professionals on NEPA regulations and permitting for public projects. Interns will perform tasks such as preparing documentation, conducting field surveys, and utilizing software like ArcGIS. The position requires a commitment to a 40-hour work week and may involve travel.
About the position

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking candidates for our 2025 Environmental Assessment Student Internship programs. This internship offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of environmental assessment, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, employee-owned engineering consulting firm. Interns will be based at our corporate headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, or in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will engage in a variety of tasks that support the Environmental Assessment discipline, which includes environmental scientists and biologists navigating local, state, and federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and permitting for public sector projects, including those for Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and local governments. Interns will perform routine environmental assessment tasks using standard procedures under the supervision of professional environmental scientists and biologists. They will assist Hanson engineers, designers, and technicians in disciplines related to their field of study. The internship will provide opportunities to support experienced professionals in their assignments, shadow actual operations, and participate in unique assignments that contribute to larger projects. Interns will also have the chance to build a strong network within the Hanson community and with fellow interns through various activities and events. The internship requires a commitment to a 40-hour work week and may involve travel to suppliers, customers, or other Hanson locations. Key responsibilities for Environmental Assessment interns include preparing NEPA documentation for categorical exclusion-level projects, gathering data for environmental reports and studies, conducting environmental field surveys, utilizing software packages such as ArcGIS for data gathering and exhibit creation, assisting in the preparation of environmental permit applications, and performing related duties such as writing reports, maintaining records, and attending meetings. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience in environmental assessment, equipping interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future careers in the field.

Responsibilities
• Prepare NEPA documentation primarily for categorical exclusion-level projects, as well as environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
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• Gather and provide data for the preparation of environmental reports and studies.
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• Assist in conducting various environmental field surveys including threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, tree identification, stream characterizations, and wetland delineations.
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• Utilize software packages such as ArcGIS desktop or ArcGIS Pro for environmental data gathering and exhibit creation.
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• Assist in the preparation of environmental permit applications.
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• Perform related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating data; maintaining records; attending meetings; and operating technical equipment.

Requirements
• Intern must be actively enrolled in a relevant field of study such as Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Engineering.
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• Strong written and oral communication skills.
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• Strong analytical skills.
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• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with Geographical Information System software.

Benefits
• Competitive compensation
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• Performance bonuses
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• 401(k) with matching contribution
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• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
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• Financial wellness plans
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• Work-life balance programs