Environmental Intern

About TRC

TRC combines science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions. They work with commercial, industrial, and government clients, delivering solutions that address local needs. TRC values a collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal, and an agile corporate structure.

About the Role

TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental Interns for their Summer 2027 intern program in Baton Rouge, LA/New Orleans, LA. This is a paid full-time position anticipated to run from June through August 2027 (flexible). 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, partnering with engineers, scientists, and technologists.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, or brownfield fieldwork.
• Support for field leads, field deployments, and field inspections.
• Physically capable of working 10–12-hour days in high heat conditions, six days a week. Fieldwork is paramount.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to follow direction effectively.
• Approximately 75% of work will be conducted in the field, requiring extended time away from home. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel and working long days in hot conditions.
• Support additional tasks as necessary.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Google Earth
• Clean driving record

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Juniors or seniors pursuing a Bachelor or Associate Degree in Natural Resource Ecology and Management; Environmental Science; Environmental Biology or a 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-oriented person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform well with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS technologies.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Experience with engineering software applications (e.g., AutoCAD, Mathcad, ESRI, Hydro Cad, Water Cad, ArcView GIS) is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Fulcrum, Field maps, etc. is preferred but not required.
• Prior involvement in activities demonstrating physical activity or teamwork (e.g., sports, hiking, environmental stewardship, fieldwork internships, drama/theater, travel clubs) is preferred but not required.

Compensation

• Salary Range: USD $20.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
• Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program.