Environmental Intern

OVERVIEW 

TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental (Planning, Permitting, and Licensing) Interns for our Summer 2026 intern program out of the Scott Depot, WV Office. This is a paid full-time position. This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Our Environmental (PPL) Interns:  

Assist on current environmental permitting and compliance projects  

Assist with wetland delineations, wildlife and plant surveys, and other biological fieldwork  

Document research and field investigations, including surveying and data recovery 

Perform water quality sampling, vegetation mapping, brownfield fieldwork  

Support for field leads, field deployments, field inspections, etc.  

Support additional tasks as necessary 

REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum Requirements  

Must be at least 21 years old  

Pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Conservation, Fisheries, Wildlife, Botany, Wetlands Science or related field  

Minimum GPA of 3.0  

Comfort in the outdoors and ability to maintain a positive attitude during year-round field work in a variety of weather conditions  

Excellent data collection, technical writing and communication skills  

Collaborative, organized, self-motivated, detail orientated person   

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Earth  

Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow 

Preferred Qualifications 

The successful candidate will also be able to perform well with minimal supervision and have familiarity with GPS and GIS technologies  

The candidate should have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.  

Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, HydroCad, WaterCad, ARCView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not required  

*Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record.  

EEO Statement 

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $18 to $26/hr. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.  

Benefits: TRC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:  

401(k) plan and contributions  

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