Wildlands Engineering is seeking motivated individuals to assist our growing Charlotte and Raleigh teams through field scientist/engineering summer intern positions. We are looking for students enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program for environmental or biological sciences, civil or environmental engineering, landscape architecture, or related applicable scientific or engineering discipline. The position is a paid, full-time, hourly internship.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Assist with existing conditions assessment, design elements, construction document production, GIS mapping, monitoring and maintenance of stream, wetland, and riparian buffer mitigation projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats with individuals or groups.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
3. Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
5. Occasional overnight travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Field data collection, geomorphic surveys, and groundwater monitoring.
2. Preparation of report figures in ArcGIS.
3. Preparation of construction plan sheet sets in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
4. Basic engineering analyses including but not limited to hydrologic analysed, HEC-RAS hydaulic model preparation, culvert capacity analysis, quantity take-offs, and construction cost estimates.
5. Invasive species maintenance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Up to eight hours of intermittent standing or walking outside on unleveled ground in an eight-hour workday.
2. Exertion of 21 to 60 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
3. The requirements of the job and the physical demands are frequently performed in outside weather conditions with frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat or cold.
Two or more years of education with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an interest in water and natural resources, habitat restoration, field assessment, and/or environmental permitting.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
1. Experience with surveying equipment preferred.
2. Knowledge of various field monitoring protocols preferred.
3. ArcGIS and or/AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
4. PC/Windows-based software experience required with proficiency in Word and Excel.
Wildlands Engineering- Field Scientist/Engineering Intern, 1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
resumes@wildlandseng.com.
The cover letter should identify preferred office location (Charlotte, Raleigh, or either), your area of study, any relevant software or previous work experience, why you are interested in this position, your approximate available work dates for summer 2020, and any other information that you feel is important. Please be prepared to provide contact information for two references, if requested.