Environmental Analyst Intern

position summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking an Environmental Analyst Intern 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 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 .

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 and desktop research for the energy sector, such as wind, solar, transmission lines, and natural gas.
• Support projects that involve analysis of the environmental impacts of proposed energy projects, including data entry and analyses to support development of project-specific documents and environmental reviews.
• Conduct or assist with field surveys or inspections and develop related
• Assist with survey data processing and greenhouse gas reporting.
• Develop project-specific lists of protected federal and state species via available
• Support land services staff on project-specific tasks.
• Contribute to administrative functions as needed, including tech edit and market
• Work with Project and Task Managers in a manner consistent with Merjent's reputation for

required qualifications and experience

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 20, 2026 .

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.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a cover letter and resume to .

Merjent, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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