Environmental Analyst Intern
position summary
Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking an Environmental AnalystIntern to join our team of dedicated consultants in Summer 2026. Interns will help support Merjent’s Project and Task Managers with environmental review, geographic information systems (GIS) survey data processing, and land services coordination for energy infrastructure projects.
This is a part-time, paid, entry-level internship open to studentsand 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 believein 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 withinthe company and encourages employeesto 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 qualitywork and buildinglong-term, trusting relationships with our clientsand with regulatory agencies.
responsibilities
- Assist Project and Task Managerswith permitting and desktopresearch for the energy sector, such as wind, solar, transmission lines, and natural gas.
- Support projects that involve analysisof the environmental impacts of proposed energyprojects, including data entry and analyses to support development of project-specific documents and environmental reviews.
- Conduct or assist with field surveys or inspections and developrelated documentation.
- Assist with survey data processing and greenhouse gas reporting.
- Develop project-specific lists of protected federal and statespecies via available databases.
- Support land services staff on project-specific tasks.
- Contribute to administrative functions as needed, including tech edit and market research.
- Work with Projectand Task Managersin a manner consistent with Merjent's reputation for excellence.
required qualifications and experience
- Junior or senior pursuing a B.A. or B.S., graduate student, or recent graduate in environmental science, water resources, environmental engineering, biology, natural resources, geography or GIS, or closely related field.
- Initiative-taker and with excellent organizational and 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 writingskills.
- Proficient with the Microsoft suite of products(Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Field experience preferred but not required.
application instructions
Please submita resume; cover letter; and a list of relevantcoursework via Handshake. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 20, 2026.
E-Verify
Merjent, Inc. participates with the UnitedStates 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.