Seasonal Research Internship

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited (DU) seeks one (1) highly motivated research intern to join the biological and engineering team in our Ft. Collins, CO office to study water resilience and community capacity building/planning methods in the Great Plains. This 3-month internship from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026 is jointly managed by DU and the University of Georgia Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems. The successful candidate will join a talented team of biologist and engineers and will be expected to participate in field work, design, and establish an independent study related to identifying alignments and gaps between wildlife and resilience plans in the plains states in an effort to coordinate diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to establish independent connections with local research groups, engage with local partners, and perform independent literature reviews in addition to helping with fieldwork and design.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Architecture, Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Sciences or equivalent.
Hands-on experience in applied projects related to infrastructure and sustainability.
A strong interest in integrating engineering with ecology, forestry, landscape architecture /design, policy, and other natural infrastructure-related disciplines.
Strong Geospatial skillset and experience with ArcPro or other geospatial programs.
Interest in stream and wetland restoration with diverse stakeholders to achieve multiple outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
A strong interest in wetland conservation, engineering with natural process and a history of independent work is required.

Nice To Haves

Extensive field experience.
Familiarity with nature-based solutions.
Familiarity with natural infrastructure.
Familiarity with ecology.
Familiarity with governance/policies.
Familiarity with community risk indices associated with prairie wetlands.
Extensive survey and design experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in field work.
Design and establish an independent study related to identifying alignments and gaps between wildlife and resilience plans in the plains states.
Coordinate diverse stakeholders.
Establish independent connections with local research groups.
Engage with local partners.
Perform independent literature reviews.
Assist with fieldwork and design.
Work in a variety of landscapes including but not limited to wetlands, forests, and streams.