Environmental Science/Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern

Responsibilities

At Noblis, our Resilience and Sustainability team is dedicated to addressing our planet’s biggest environmental challenges, including climate change. We are seeking a professional to join our sustainability team supporting Federal government customers. Our sustainability team conducts analyses that support the development of environmental research in areas such as climate resilience, resource conservation, energy and water, environmental restoration, and munitions response and provides sustainability subject matter expertise in support of sustainability initiatives across the United States Government.

 

During the internship, tasks will include:

• Using ArcGIS and other environmental data visualization software to create interactive maps;
• Engage independently in activities such as research, data gathering, data manipulation and interpretation;
• Consolidate findings and identify key themes from gathered data and analysis;
• Meeting with clients to present findings;
• Research and evaluate past environmental research investments;
• Support development of communication materials (e.g., reports, slide decks) tailored to various audiences to describe and summarize results of research and data analysis.

What skills can the intern expect to develop by supporting this project?

• Strong data analysis and visualization skills in Excel, Tableau, and/or R;
• Strong skills using GIS Software e.g. ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online;
• Ability to conduct quality assurance on environmental data sets and work products;
• Effective collaboration with internal and external clients to meet evolving needs;
• Presentation and writing skills;
• Grow knowledge of Federal government sustainability initiatives.

Learn, Network, and Contribute

If you are a student who is looking for good pay, valuable real-world experience, and the opportunity to grow, we are the place for you. Our interns spend their days collaborating with full-time staff and other interns to create innovative, mission-focused solutions for our clients’ most pressing problems. We offer a diverse network of professionals who each offer a unique skillset to shape your development. Read more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative here. 

 

Build Your Real-World Experience

When you intern for Noblis, we will offer real work on projects where you can learn, contribute, and see what it is like to be a working professional in your field. We will show belief in your potential through making you an integral part of our team from day one. We also facilitate group activities that allow you to meet other interns and form new connections. And you have the ability to join our Intern Mentorship Program. Above all, we will provide you with an environment that enables learning and growth.  

 

Invest in Your Future

You will leave prepared for life after school—as a leader, problem-solver, and critical thinker with real-world experience. And if you love your time at Noblis, you may have the opportunity to stay! A significant percentage of our interns become full-time employees.

Required Qualifications

• GPA of 3.3 or higher
• S. Citizenship
• Undergraduate rising senior or graduate student pursuing an Engineering, Science, Architecture, Industrial Ecology or Policy degree with environmental or sustainability focus (e.g., Environmental Engineering or Science, Environmental Management or Policy)
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively in a team-focused group
• Works well in a geographically diverse team environment

Desired Qualifications

• Good data analysis skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools (e.g., R, Python, LCA software). ​
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement policies, high-performance building standards, circular economy, waste management and recycling practices, and/or ESG frameworks
• Experience developing LCAs, applying and/or using 3rd party standards and ecolabels, and/or analyzing supply chains
• Knowledge of United States Federal Agencies

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sector