Natural Resources Intern

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management.

The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S.

federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients.

Michael Baker's more than 5,000 employees across 90+ locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a detail-oriented Natural Resources Intern with a strong interest in plants, wildlife, and/or restoration to support our Santa Ana, CA office.

The successful candidate would assist with day-to day projects at the direction of the Michael Baker Natural Resources Task/Project Manager.

The manager would provide work associated with biological studies, stream/wetland delineation and permitting, and ecosystem restoration.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced ecologists, biologists, planners, GIS analysts, landscape architects, and engineers dedicated to having a positive impact through intentional work.

The Natural Resources Intern will be expected to provide field assistance, office assistance, data analysis, and technical review to support Michael Baker International's multi-disciplinary planning services for federal, state, and local government clients, as well as private sector clients.

In-office and in-field work would be conducted in close coordination with the manager and Natural Resources team members.

Responsibilities include:


* Collect and compile a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports and maps, includes technical writing and analysis.


* Conduct jurisdictional delineations and prepare regulatory permit applications.


* Perform habitat restoration site implementation monitoring and photo-documentation.


* Conduct local biological surveys and fieldwork data collection (within a two-hour drive).


* Conduct construction mitigation monitoring (overseeing seeding, planting, and weed abatement) and prepare summary memos of the work effort.


* Prepare technical research and report writing (e.g., mitigation plans, memos, wetland and biological reports).


* Support the facilitation of both in-person and virtual community/stakeholder outreach and engagement.


* Training on items above.


* Availability is targeted at 20 hours; however, this is flexible and can vary (more or less) based on current or projected workload.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited University, College or Technical School.


* Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an environmental- related discipline.


* Possesse...