Summer 2026 Ecological Restoration Design Intern

Internships

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is seeking a Summer Intern to join the Hunt Valley Ecological Restoration Group. The Intern will assess, and assist with design activities, including monitoring streams, wetlands, and other natural habitats / ecosystems for a variety of local, state, and federal clients under the supervision of a team of Engineers, Scientists and other Professionals. Additionally, the Intern will collaborate with other Civil Engineering disciplines related to Water Resources, Structures, Highways, Natural / Cultural Resources, Environmental Planning, Water / Wastewater and Geotechnical as they pertain to Ecological Restoration projects. Projects will be primarily located in the Mid-Atlantic region but may span JMT's entire footprint. The ideal candidate would have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability and desire to learn and grow their technical capabilities.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation is based upon education level, ranging from $21.00-26.00/hour.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assess and assist in the design of streams, wetlands, and other natural habitats / ecosystems
• Survey and assess streams and wetlands including operating laser level survey equipment and sediment sampling procedures, with the ability to work in hot or cold field conditions for up to 10 hours per day
• Analyze and interpret survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, field notes, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• Assist in the development of plans, specifications, reports, and construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Utilize general engineering and scientific principles and practices
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline with established quality
• Develop quantity take-offs
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation
• Assist with administrative duties, as required
• Comply with quality control policies and procedures
• Learn and implement department and company standards
• Develop analysis and design skills

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management
• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment

• Students currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to perform field work (natural resources monitoring) including lifting 50 lbs. and navigating uneven terrain.
• Ability to travel within the Mid-Atlantic Region

Preferred Experience

• MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, and / or AutoCAD drafting experience
• Stream / Wetland assessment and design
• ArcGIS mapping / exhibit preparation experience
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling experience in discipline specific design software, including TR-55, TR-20, HY-8, and / or HEC-RAS

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be required as needed.

Applicants will need a valid driver's license and mode of transportation to conduct site visits, field investigations, or inspections.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.