Environmental Planner Intern

Insignia Environmental is seeking an Environmental Planner Intern for an 8 to 10 week full-time hybrid role in Menlo Park, CA. The intern will gain hands-on experience in environmental consulting, conducting research, performing impact analyses, and preparing permit assessments. Candidates should have a relevant degree, prior internship experience, and strong communication skills. The position requires in-office attendance on scheduled days, indicating it is not fully remote.
About Insignia Environmental

Insignia Environmental (Insignia) is a collaborative, fast-paced growing environmental consulting firm full of bright, motivated employees. Our services are focused on the unique needs of energy projects, including renewables, electricity, and gas. We pride ourselves on being solution-oriented and go beyond traditional environmental review and permitting to leverage innovative concepts and technology to deliver results for our clients. Our reputation in the industry precedes us, and we are extremely proud of it!

Why Join Us?

We love our employees, listen to their input, and strive to take care of them. We are constantly investing in and providing opportunities for development and growth through internal training programs and our professional development program. We frequently gather for teambuilding events to strengthen our relationships and celebrate our employees’ milestones. We value giving back to our community and hold several volunteer events for our employees every year.

In support of our goal of being the best place to work, Insignia offers a casual, flexible work environment with generous benefits, including a 401(k)-equivalent program, medical insurance (including partial coverage for significant others and dependents), and an above-industry amount of paid time off that escalates with tenure. Our canine friends are invited to “work” in the office with us!

Position Details

Reporting to a designated staff member, the Environmental Planner Intern will work for a duration of 8 to 10 weeks across all levels of the organization to gain hands-on experience in an environmental consulting company. This individual should be a creative, collaborative, organized, and results-driven team member. Candidates must be team players who are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Candidates who are recent graduates and/or are anticipated to graduate in May 2025 with university degrees in environmental science, resource management, city and regional planning, or a similar field are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time hybrid role that is based out of Insignia’s Menlo Park or Encinitas office locations in California.

Job Description
• Conduct research
• Perform impacts analyses
• Prepare permit assessments and California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) reports
• Manage permitting efforts
• Coordinate with staff
• Assist project managers with task management and manage small- to medium-sized projects

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental policy, or similar from an accredited 4-year college
• Minimum of 1 year of prior internship or professional work experience is strongly preferred
• Proactive, detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently to complete tasks on time
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent writing and technical editing skills, with advanced experience in Microsoft Office
• Rigorously detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Experience assessing environmental impacts under CEQA/NEPA and/or preparing permit applications is highly preferred

Other
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Willingness and ability to travel when needed
• Ability to commute and regularly report to the offices on scheduled in-office days (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Benefits And Compensation
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 to $31.00.
• Insignia is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on employment status, Insignia benefits may include medical insurance, retirement savings plan, and bonuses.

How to Apply

Insignia is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the environment and want to join a team that values excellence and camaraderie, we would love to hear from you!

Interested applicants should submit a resume to jobs@insigniaenv.com with a brief cover letter or cover email. Please include the phrase “Environmental Planner Intern Resume” in the subject line of your email. We request that applicants refrain from calling our office directly regarding this position.

Insignia may request, for lawful employment purposes, background information about candidates from a consumer reporting agency in connection with employment.

Insignia is an equal opportunity employer. Insignia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or characteristics, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law.

For additional information about working at Insignia, check out our Careers Page.