Environmental Analyst Intern
position summary
Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking an Environmental Analyst Intern to join our team of dedicated consultants in Summer 2025. Interns will help support Merjent’s Project and Task Managers with environmental review, permit acquisitions, and construction/operation compliance management for energy infrastructure projects.
This is a part-time, paid, entry-level internship open to students and recent graduates. Part-time opportunities during the academic year may be available upon successful completion of the summer internship.
Eligible candidates must be able to work at our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. The anticipated compensation for this position is $22/hour.
At Merjent, we believe in the benefits of workforce diversity. Applicants who identify as members of traditionally underrepresented groups within the professional services industries are encouraged to apply.
We offer several scholarships via the Merjent Foundation. Scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate academic success and intend to pursue a career in engineering, energy, archaeology, and other environmental fields.
To learn more, we invite you to visit https://merjentfoundation.org/who-we-are.
why Merjent?
Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, transportation, manufacturing, and construction, land development industries, and government.
The Merjent difference is real – it is based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we collaborate with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.
responsibilities
• Assist Project and Task Managers with permitting, compliance services, and desktop research for the energy sector, such as wind and solar, green hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and oil and natural gas.
• Support projects that involve analysis of the environmental impacts of proposed energy projects, including analyses to support development of project-specific applications.
• Conduct field surveys or restoration visits and associated internal and external reporting.
• Conduct compliance inspections and develop related documentation.
• Assist with project coordination and tracking for restoration projects.
• Develop project-specific lists of protected federal and state species via available databases.
• Support administrative functions as needed, including document production and market research.
• Work with Project and Task Managers in a manner consistent with Merjent's reputation for excellence.
required qualifications and experience
• Pursuing or completed B.A. or B.S. or Graduate degree in environmental science or environmental studies, water resources, environmental engineering, biology, natural resources, or closely related field.
• Initiative-taker and with excellent organizational/task management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work well in large teams and one-on-one.
• Detail oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
application instructions
Please submit a resume; cover letter; and a list of relevant coursework via Handshake.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 21, 2025.
E-Verify
Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.