ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING
The Environmental & Planning Practice at Michael Baker is a multidisciplinary professional practice that integrates environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and long‑range planning into public and private decision‑making. Its primary purpose is to ensure that development, infrastructure, and policy initiatives proceed in a manner that minimizes environmental harm, complies with applicable laws, and supports sustainable community outcomes. Environmental planners prepare and manage environmental documentation and technical analyses for a wide range of projects, including transportation, infrastructure, land development, and community planning initiatives. Work commonly includes compliance with frameworks such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and comparable state environmental review programs, as well as coordination with permitting agencies and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking an Environmental Specialist Intern for the Summer 2026 to assist with its environmental and planning services for either our Columbia or Charleston, SC offices. All applicants should submit a cover letter that clearly explains why they believe they are the strongest candidate for this role. You may also include any additional details about your experience, qualifications, or accomplishments that you feel would help us better understand your fit for the position.
You will be working with a team of professionals with unparalleled qualifications who provide the highest level of service possible for our clients’ environmental, planning, and compliance needs. This internship should provide a student with a base understanding of environmental and regulatory requirements within federal and state frameworks while helping them to start building a professional network.
The vast resources available to staff provide interns with ample opportunity to be successful at Michael Baker. We bring experience, commitment, and attention to detail to all projects and for all clients, and we strive to set that same example with our interns. Some services provided by the Environmental & Planning team are listed below. To learn more about Michael Baker visit us at www.mbakerintl.com.
What You'll Do:
Assist with our environmental and planning services, which may include, but is not limited to, wetland delineations, protected species surveys, environmental compliance inspections, NEPA documentation, and environmental permitting. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain a wide range of experiences in the environmental career field.
**All applicants should submit a cover letter that clearly explains why they believe they are the strongest candidate for this role. You may also include any additional details about your experience, qualifications, or accomplishments that you feel would help us better understand your fit for the position.
What You Need to Succeed:
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Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field required.
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Minimum 3.0 GPA
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Minimum of 1-year completed coursework in degree of study.
- Must be willing to work in adverse field conditions and travel throughout South Carolina.
- Paid overnight travel is not common but may be necessary on some occasions.
**All applicants should submit a cover letter that clearly explains why they believe they are the strongest candidate for this role. You may also include any additional details about your experience, qualifications, or accomplishments that you feel would help us better understand your fit for the position.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $16 - $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.
