Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking a Sustainability Planning Intern for Summer 2025 to join our Parsippany, NJ office.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals.
This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.
*Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend provided
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide.
What sets us apart from our competitors are our people.
At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients.
Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.
Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Responsibilities The right individual will have a thorough understanding of sustainability concepts and how they apply to real world solutions.
The individual will be able to effectively use critical thinking and problem-solving to brainstorm solutions and develop innovative ideas.
This position will support an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and planners in preparing products for clients in various sectors.
The individual will also support Dewberry's corporate sustainability efforts. Required Skills & Required Experience Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Planning, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or other related field. Previous internship experience preferred. Ability to be self-motivated and function in a team environment. Knowledge of and ability to use basic computer applications as well as ArcGIS, and other similar tools. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. *At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.
These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services.
Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Program Information Summer Intern Program During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action.
Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.
Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including:
Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business. Learning about our services, projects, and clients. Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others. Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.