The varioustasks performed by Atlantic Shores' Permitting team demand detail-oriented individuals with multi-faceted skills, in-depth technical knowledge, flexibility, enthusiasm for individual and team tasks, great communication skills, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

As a Permitting Intern, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide support in the management of permitting activities necessary to successfully advance Atlantic Shores' portfolio of offshore wind energy projects.

You will work closely with the Permitting Leads and Associates to assist with all aspects of environmental and permitting services pertaining to Atlantic Shores. The Permitting Associate will report to the Atlantic Shores Permitting Manager. This is a hybrid role that will be based atour Brooklyn, NY office. Hybrid work requires at least 3 days a week on average onsite.

This position will allow the intern to support the Permit team in the following activities:

Coordination of site characterization studies required for permit applications and stakeholder engagement
• Development of federal, state/provincial, and local permit applications
• Collaborate with other technical groups within Atlantic Shores and/or their parent companies EDFR and Shell to complete multi-disciplinary deliverables
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical, environmental, regulatory, and community requirements are understood and complied with during development, construction and operations. You will exercise limited, but increasing, judgment in performing your assigned duties using methods prescribed by your supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Majority of time will be spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. A small amount of time may be spent on incidental, local travel to Atlantic Shores current and prospective worksites.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year program within the study of marine biology, marine ecology, land use planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy, or related degree at an accredited college or university
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in the above field
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic project jobsites
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication, presentation skills; ability to adapt message, tone, style, and format for diverse internal and external audiences
• Highly motivated, self-starter, ability to work well with others and be a collaborative and cooperative team player
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural context and a fast-paced JV environment
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimum supervision
• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA
• Interested in energy transition

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a typical office setting, in an ASOW office (Brooklyn, NY or Boston, MA) on a daily basis. Incidental local travel to worksites or government offices may also occur.