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GIS / Environmental Planning - Student Intern (Parsippany)

CompanyH2M Careers
LocationParsippany-Troy Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with the development and maintenance of GIS data and support the preparation of Environmental Assessment Forms and Impact Statements. Additionally, they will perform general administrative tasks and organize project files and reports.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $27
Company Size
674
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
About H2M H2M architects + engineers is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting and design firm, proud of its long history of client service and consistent ability to meet tough architectural, engineering and environmental challenges head-on. Since 1933, H2M has helped design and build many communities: from treatment facilities to firehouses, from land surveying to road reconstruction, and from site assessment to remediation. Since the firm’s early roots, its focus has remained steadfast: to provide quality service with sound judgment and to serve as an honest professional resource to its clients. H2M offers a practical approach, with creative results. Our Services Initially oriented towards the planning and design of municipal infrastructure projects, H2M’s capabilities have since grown to include a full range of professional services, some of which include: architecture, planning, civil/site engineering, survey, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering, interior design, sports development, water supply management, wastewater management, full environmental services, industrial hygiene, solid and hazardous waste management and GIS/mapping. Our Staff H2M prides itself on the breadth of its comprehensive in-house service capabilities. With a diverse staff of more than 470 engineers, architects, scientists, planners, surveyors, technical and support specialists, H2M offers its clients the benefits of a full consulting network, saving them unnecessary expense and the challenge of coordinating many different teams to achieve a final product. Our Offices H2M has office locations in New York and New Jersey, with its headquarters located at 538 Broad Hollow Road in Melville, NY. The remaining New York offices are in New York City, Capital Region, Suffern and Westchester, while the New Jersey offices are located in Parsippany and Wall Township.
About the Role

H2M architects + engineers, a multi-discipline architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firm with multiple offices in NY & NJ seeks qualified interns to work closely with experienced professionals in our GIS/Planning Division at our Parsippany, NJ office.


The Intern will be responsible for: 

  • General administrative tasks
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of various forms of GIS data.
  • Assist in preparing Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements
  • Organize project files and compile reports containing multiples chapters and appendices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

 

  • Enrolled as a sophomore or higher in a Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Geology, Urban Planning, Engineering, Political Science, or related discipline.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to work individually as well as in a team.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with Esri’s suite of GIS products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online.

What You’ll Get out of it

  • Program runs from June 7th – August 13th
  • Ability to work on real life projects, go out into the field and build relationships with managers, co-workers and other interns
  • Participate in fun and exciting workshops like resume writing, interviewing skills, benefits 101, Presentation Skills, etc.
  • Celebrate National Intern Day!
  • Top it off with presentations to your other fellow interns, managers and leadership team

 

What’s In it for You

  • Build long lasting relationships with managers, co-workers and fellow interns
  • Gain real life experience
  • Learn how to promote yourself to apply for a full time job after graduation

 

This internship may be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on business needs and candidate availability.

The hourly rate for this role is $19.25 to $27.00.

What to Expect

Our interns work both part time and full time, depending on the group, office, and need of H2M. This is an in-person internship. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in college and are attaining their bachelor’s or master’s degree. Anyone who is not currently attending college should apply to our full-time positions.
 
About our Program
For more than 30 years, H2M architects + engineers has offered college students an opportunity to grow through our robust internship program. We have opportunities available in all our office locations. Internships span disciplines including:
  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering, Survey and Landscape Architecture
  • Construction Administration
  • Corporate Services
  • Environmental Services
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Wastwater Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to work on current projects, proposals, conduct site visits and attend client meetings. During the duration of the program, we offer professional development seminars for resume writing, interview skills and team building exercises.
 
At the conclusion of internships, each intern will complete a final presentation detailing their achievement of goals, results on projects and what they learned during their time with H2M.
 
The employment offer may deviate from the published range on this posting based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.  It is also important to note that salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pushing boundaries, redefining design.  
 
About H2M: 
While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around: 
  • Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.  
  • Our Clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization.  We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.   
  • Our Communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations. 
At H2M, we’re more than just the services we provide.  We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company.  Your growth is our growth.  Your success is our success.  We are in this mission together, so let’s see it through together.   
 
Equal Opportunity 
H2M is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth, related health conditions or reproductive decisions, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by Federal, State or local law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 
 
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Key Skills
GISEnvironmental PlanningArcGIS ProArcGIS OnlineMicrosoft OfficeData MaintenanceEnvironmental AssessmentReport CompilationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTeamwork
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringConsultingAdministrativeData & Analytics