PLANNING PRACTICE 

With a keen focus on people, we constantly seek to improve communities and create more sustainable, convenient, healthy and attractive places. Michael Baker’s team of planners, landscape architects and public engagement experts collaborate with clients and communities to design shared spaces that are safe, accessible and equitable for all. We create, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from an initial vision through implementation, aligned with a community’s unique vision, values and development strategy. Together, we plan the future of communities that are sustainable and that meaningfully connect people to their environment.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire an Environmental Planning Intern to remotely support our offices in Los Angeles, CA and Long Beach, CA. Although this internship is remote, candidates are required to be located in either Los Angeles County or Orange County to be considered for this internship. Either part-time or full-time hours are available. 

In this internship, you will work under the direction of a Project Manager and Environmental Planner to conduct environmental review of projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). You will be involved with the preparation of environmental documentation and will have the opportunity to learn about the application of CEQA and/or NEPA on various types of projects, including with municipal clients, agencies, and private developers. 

The position requires enthusiasm for research, data compilation, public policy and governmental regulations, planning involving communities, infrastructure, land development, housing, water, transportation, aviation, renewable energy or similar sectors.  

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Ecology or a related field is required Minimum of 1 year of coursework completed Minimum 3.0 GPA Located in Los Angeles County preferred  Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role Computer skills in Microsoft Office  Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be located in Los Angeles County  Must have a can-do attitude and enjoy working with others.  Strong writing, communication, technical analysis, computer research skills are essential.  Successful candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work independently and as part of a team. 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $20- $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.