Environmental Scientist Intern - Ayres : Job Details

Finding the right fit

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training.

The purpose of the position is to assist project managers and other technical office staff in the development of water resources projects and to provide meaningful work experience to engineering/environmental students in a job closely related to their field of study.

This is a temporary position for the summer months of 2025.

On a given day, you'll:

• Works under the direct supervision of engineering staff.
• provide field assistance during wetland delineations, sediment sampling and hydrosurveys, and on-call construction observation roles (not expected to be more than two consecutive days on a construction site).
• Use your knowledge of plant identification, hydric soils, wetland hydrology indicators
• Learn to independently collect field survey data using a handheld GPS.
• Assist with report writing to document field observations, collect desktop study data.
• Prepare technical reports required by the project scope.

Required Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Valid Driver's license and good driving record required
• Completed college level coursework in plant identification and soil classification.
• Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.
• Regular lifting, carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (of 50 pounds or less).
• Occasionally lift equipment of moderate weight in and out of vehicle or overhead.
• Occasionally push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and climb ladders.
• Occasionally work in environments with extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
• Occasionally work on water within boat or while wearing waders.
• Occasionally longer field days over 8 hours.
• Occasionally overnight stays in a hotel.
• Frequently walk over uneven, wet terrain and challenging fauna / flora habitats.

Desired Education and Experience

• Currently working towards a degree in soil science, conservation, or related field.
• Experience in soil judging.
• Willingness to attend UW-La Crosse Wetland Training Workshop (June 2025).
• Experience in ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
• WDNR or NASBLA Boaters Certification.