Environmental Science / Planning Internship - I0019

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Engage in hands-on projects supporting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, focusing on field monitoring and data collection in environmental resources.

FHU's Core Values form the basis of our internship program, which provides valuable hands-on experience before your career begins. Students have opportunities to join FHU and cultivate professional skills in a dynamic environment that encourages personal development and career growth. During your internship, you will join a project team performing meaningful work under the guidance of highly qualified professionals.

FHU is currently looking for a summer intern to join us in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office working on natural and community environmental resources in support of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for transportation infrastructure projects by assisting with the following duties:

Training Opportunities include:

  • Opportunities to perform field monitoring and data collection activities, which may include windshield surveys, visual impact assessments, viewshed analysis, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, migratory bird surveys, site monitoring, construction inspections, historic surveys, hazardous materials assessments, traffic noise impact analysis, air quality monitoring, etc.
  • Opportunities to assist in data collection, technical analyses, and written documentation.
  • Opportunities to write technical environmental documents and supporting document deliverable activities.
  • Opportunities to assist in client contact and participate in presentations for specific projects in a supporting role.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate (Junior or higher status) or Graduate student in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Archaeology, Chemistry, History, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Botany, or a closely related field.
  • Field work experience.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Available for 3-month timeframe.
  • Knowledge of NEPA
  • Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection and/or mapping

Benefits

The pay for this position starts out at $23.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: 3/3/2026

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is a consulting firm specializing in transportation and environmental planning, traffic engineering, transportation system design, and environmental services. Our philosophy is to provide creative, effective, and sustainable solutions that connect and enhance your communities. We are able to serve our clients’ diverse needs at the federal, state, regional, and local levels by applying a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach. Our strength comes from Principals with significant technical and management experience who stay actively involved in projects to assure the highest level of client satisfaction.In 1984, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig began with three employees. Since then, we’ve grown to a firm with more than 160 employees located in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa. We’re dynamic, collaborative professionals who sustain a culture of high-caliber work, collaboration, community engagement, and healthy doses of fun. We believe our success is nurtured by a team that enjoys their work as well their workplace. Our staff donates time and funds to Habitat for Humanity, Bridges to Prosperity and many other charities with individual champions.In addition to competitive compensation and eligibility for performance-based bonuses, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits.At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work / life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including: Medical/RX, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums. Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs 401(k) with employer match Adoption Assistance program Flexible works schedules Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education. Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations. Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees. FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.Our success comes from our people. If our mission is a good match with your career goals, we welcome you to apply.

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