URS Corporation

BY: KATELYN SHOEMAKER

Beginning of URS
Founded in 1904, Established in 1951

1957: incorporated as Broadview Research

1968: name changed to United Research Services

and later changed to URS

URS Today, 2011

Currently employs 46,500 employees in more than

40 countries Focus is on four key market sectors:

Federal Infrastructure Power Industrial and commercial

Works with a vast array of clientele, including

Fortune 500 companies

Special Recognition
ERNs top environmental firms, ranked #3 #2 in Environmental Management #2 in Air Pollution Control/Energy #4 in Construction/Remediation #5 in Nuclear Waste #6 in Hazardous Waste ERNs top 100 Green Design Firms, ranked #2

Environmental Scientist/Planner
Preparing state and federal planning and permitting

documents Communicational and organizational skills Public coordination skills Technical report writing Working in a team environment Working with solar, wind, oil, gas, power plant, water resource and coal mine development

Qualities I Bring
Energetic and outgoing

Strong team player

Organizer and planner Effective communication skills

Love for the environmental practices

Strong leadership Abilities Strive to reach all goals

My Experience
Internship with Sierra Student Coalition

Understanding of renewable and non-renewable

resources Exposure to environmental practices Understanding of how to work well with clientele and the public alike Sales experience Offered assistance in public outreach activities Experience with Microsoft Suite Products

References

Jobs at URS Corporation | Apply Online. Web. 01 Mar. 2011.

<http://www.urs-jobs.com/301/>. "Proven Quality Guaranteed | Ink & Toner Solutions, The Home of High Quality Ink & Toner Cartridges." Web. 01 Mar. 2011. <http://www.inksolutionsma.com/content/proven-quality-guaranteed>. Sierra Student Coalition. Web. 01 Mar. 2011. <http://ssc.sierraclub.org/>. URS Corporation. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://www.urscorp.com/index.php>. "URS Corporations EG&G Division Achieves Industrial Safety Milestone at Army Chemical Depot." URS Corporation. Web. 01 Mar. 2011. <http://www.urscorp.com/Press_Releases/pressRelsTradeDet.php?listYear =2008&i=482>. "URS History." URS Europe: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Consultants, Services. Web. 01 Mar. 2011. <http://www.urscorp.eu/about/history/>.