Environmental Summer Internship

T. Baker Smith is offering an Environmental Summer Internship in Baton Rouge, LA, for junior or senior students in relevant fields. Interns will assist with environmental project development, conduct fieldwork, prepare project deliverables, and participate in client meetings. The role emphasizes teamwork and professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in various terrains.
Description

Environmental Internship

Join T. Baker Smith’s environmental team for the opportunity to work alongside professional engineers, field specialists and scientists. A desire to conduct field work across the Gulf Coast, technical day-to-day project support, provide critical input to team members, and assisting the team in helping our clients develop solutions that both enhance the communities and benefit their projects.

                             

Your Opportunity:
• Assist in the development and coordination of environmental projects.
• Conduct fieldwork for wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, due diligence, site studies, and other environmental field activities.
• Prepare the deliverables for projects as part of an integrated team.
• Gather and prepare data to assist in proposal development.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Gain exposure to client relations by attending client meetings.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Actively enrolled students in their junior or senior level classes pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, geology, forestry, wildlife, fisheries, botany, or similar field.
• Capability to work in the field on various terrain.
• Ability to operate computer, using technical software, which includes computer, aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.