Environmental Scientist Intern

Join DLZ as an Environmental Scientist Intern in Lansing, Michigan!

DLZ is seeking ambitious and innovative Environmental Science Interns to join our cutting-edge team and make a real-world impact. As an intern, you will work alongside our experienced Environmental Engineers, Scientists, and other professionals. You will face a variety of challenges and gain hands-on experience. Your tasks will be diverse, providing valuable exposure to real-world projects.

What You'll Do:

• Primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive vegetation assessments and biodiversity surveys at Fort Custer Training Center, providing critical ecological insights for military land management (compiling acoustic monitoring data, visual searches for amphibians and reptiles, surface water monitoring)
• Assist DLZ staff with surface water, biological surveys, and wetland investigations
• Field and desktop data collection
• Various field and office tasks related to planning, transportation design, and landscape architecture

What We're Looking For:

• Recent graduate or senior enrolled in a degree program for environmental sciences, fisheries & wildlife, plant sciences, or other relevant major
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively with limited supervision
• Ability to identify fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals
• Ability to identify a wide variety of plants and trees
• Willingness & ability to quickly learn new tasks and procedures/critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ArcGIS

This position will be flexible on a part-time basis during the 2026 academic year (ideally spring - fall quarters).

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure - we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy - it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.