ESP Associates is seeking a Hazard Mitigation/Resilience Planner intern to work with our team in Morrisville, NC. This position works closely with Hazard Mitigation & Resilience Planning team members on full-service hazard mitigation and resilience planning projects for state, local and Tribal clients, as well as other stakeholders.
The Hazard Mitigation / Resilience Planning Intern will have the opportunity to support the following:
- Technical Hazard Mitigation/Resilience Planning Assistance
- Data Collection & Analysis to conduct Risk Assessments, Capability Assessments and Develop Mitigation/Resilience Strategies for Hazard Mitigation Plans and/or Resilience Plans
- Summarize results/report findings in report format
- Facilitate planning meetings, workshops and open public meetings
- Preparation of the physical/digital plan documents
- Project management: communication and coordination with participating jurisdictions, State Emergency Management Offices and FEMA
Requirements:
- Enrollment in an undergraduate in Planning or a related field
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Experience with plan/report preparation
- Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of federal and state hazard mitigation and resilience programs
- GIS experience
Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.
Skills Required
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program in Planning or a related field
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with plan or report preparation
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Ability to pass a background check
- Satisfactory driving record meeting the company driving policy
- Understanding of federal and state hazard mitigation and resilience programs
- GIS experience
What We Do
The ESP name stands for engineering, surveying, and planning, but we’re much more than that. We’re problem solvers, innovators, and trusted partners on critical infrastructure projects that help shape the future. With our combined expertise, expansive footprint, and deep industry knowledge, our team of companies brings together the best in engineering, planning, geospatial, geo-environmental, and program management services to create a powerhouse of reliable, scalable solutions. For our team, this work is personal. We know that what we shape today will serve the next generation. That’s why we work collaboratively with clients to produce creative solutions that are built to last. Improving what people depend on isn’t just our mission—it’s who we are.
