2027 AKS Environmental Services Internship Program

How it Works

Each internship experience may look a little different depending on the role and team, but every internship is designed to help students learn by doing. Interns gain hands-on experience through real work, connect with professionals across AKS, and get a better understanding of how different disciplines contribute to project outcomes. 

For students who return, each summer can build on the last with new experiences, added responsibility, and a deeper understanding of areas that interest them. Participation is a one-summer commitment at a time. Students who are interested in returning are encouraged to express interest, and continued participation depends on performance, program fit, and available positions. 

Who You Are

To be considered for this internship program, students should: 

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year program with a declared major in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or similar. 
• Have completed at least one year of college before the internship start date 
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• Be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer 
• Be able to work from the Las Vegas, NV office, where this program is offered 
• Have a valid driver’s license 

What You’ll Learn

• Environmental Planning & Permitting: Gain an understanding of environmental requirements for energy and infrastructure projects, including NEPA, federal permitting, right-of-way authorizations, agency requirements, and permitting strategies. 
• Environmental Surveys & Field Studies: Gain practical experience supporting environmental surveys, field studies, critical issue analyses, and environmental due diligence while learning how environmental conditions influence project planning and development. 
• Environmental Compliance & Agency Coordination: Learn how environmental requirements are carried through project development and construction through monitoring, compliance activities, agency coordination, documentation, and communication with project stakeholders. 

Day in the Life (Examples)

Work under the direction of a Project Manager and alongside the Environmental team to gain hands-on experience in a client-focused consulting environment. Interns can expect to work approximately 40-50 hours per week while contributing to project work and day-to-day team priorities. Responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting with environmental research, desktop reviews, critical issues analyses, and due diligence activities to identify potential environmental constraints and project risks. 
• Supporting the preparation and organization of environmental documentation, including NEPA materials, permit applications, agency correspondence, technical reports, maps, and other project deliverables. 
• Participating in environmental surveys, field studies, monitoring, and site visits as appropriate, documenting field observations and assisting with data collection and organization. 
• Supporting agency coordination, permitting, and environmental compliance activities by tracking requirements, maintaining project records, monitoring action items, and assisting project teams with regulatory deadlines and deliverables.