About the role#
ESP Associates is hiring a Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Planner intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work with our planning team on projects for state, local, and Tribal clients. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Morrisville, North Carolina.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical assistance for hazard mitigation and resilience projects.
- Collect and analyze data to conduct risk and capability assessments.
- Develop strategies for hazard mitigation and resilience plans.
- Summarize your findings and prepare reports.
- Facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and public sessions.
- Coordinate with participating jurisdictions, State Emergency Management Offices, and FEMA.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program in Planning or a related field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience preparing plans or reports.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
- A satisfactory driving record.
- An eagerness to learn and a positive attitude.
- Preferred: Experience with GIS or an understanding of federal and state hazard mitigation programs.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About ESP Associates, Inc.
ESP Associates, Inc. provides engineering, surveying, and planning services for infrastructure projects. The company operates in sectors including site civil engineering, environmental services, and water resources. Founded in 1986, it maintains headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The firm employs over 400 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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