Environmental Intern

Join DLZ as an Environmental Intern in Michigan!

Locations: Lansing or Kalamazoo

DLZ is seeking bright and motivated Interns to join our dynamic team. As an intern, you will work alongside our experienced Environmental Engineers, Scientists, and other professionals. You will face a variety of challenges and gain hands-on experience. Your tasks will be diverse, providing valuable exposure to real-world projects.

What You'll Do:

• Assist staff at Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta, MI with vegetation assessments in training and land navigation areas and herpetological surveys in wetlands located on base.
• Assist with surface water and wetland investigations
• Field and desktop data collection
• Various field and office tasks related to planning, transportation design, and landscape architecture

What We're Looking For:

• Senior or recent graduate enrolled in a degree program for environmental sciences, fisheries & wildlife, plant sciences, or other relevant major
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively with limited supervision
• Ability to identify fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals
• Ability to identify a wide variety of plants and trees
• Willingness & ability to quickly learn new tasks and procedures/critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ArcGIS

This position will be flexible on a part-time basis during the 2025 academic year (ideally spring - fall quarters).

About DLZ Corporation: DLZ is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities nationwide. We offer a wide range of services including engineering and architectural design, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing. Recognized as the Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest in 2016, DLZ is consistently ranked among ENR's Top 150 U.S. Design Firms. Our growth reflects the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our Mission: We aim to build on our reputation for excellence by becoming the preferred architectural, engineering, and environmental firm. We are committed to exceeding our clients' expectations and are known for our competence, integrity, and contributions to the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
DLZ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, merit, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We believe that true innovation and success come from respecting, empowering, and leveraging the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of each individual.