Natural Resources Intern

Michael Baker International • Santa Ana, CA

10d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

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.
• Possesses strong analytical skills, excellent writing and oral communications skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver’s License.
• Must be able to travel in southern California and hike in different weather conditions and sometimes difficult terrain.
• Ability to work both remotely and in-person at local Santa Ana office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern