Natural Resources and Permitting Intern (Summer 2025)

GeoEngineers, Inc.
Tacoma, WA, US
$21 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Are you a student studying biology, natural resources, or environmental sciences interested in the identification, assessment, regulation, and restoration of wetlands, streams, and other protected species and habitats?

Are you looking to further your education with an intensive, real-world experience and mentorship from professional scientists?

Do you like the idea of spending your summer bouncing between the outdoors, getting your hands dirty (literally), and an office environment, writing and researching, while you learn about what it takes to be a successful professional scientist?

GeoEngineers is seeking motivated science majors to join our Natural Resources and Permitting team for our Summer 2025 internship opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accompanies engineers and scientists in the field to assist with wetland and stream delineations, stream habitat surveys, and other site assessments.
  • Documents field conditions and completes field reports.
  • Completes research on site conditions utilizing various public resources.
  • Assists scientists and engineers with office and project-related written, cartographic, and tabular deliverables.
  • Assists with organizing and maintaining field equipment.
  • Maintains field readiness and keeps up to date on company training requirements.
  • Conducts work safely and supports the safe work practices of team members.
  • Traverse dense vegetation, steep slopes, and wade through streams and wetlands in a variety of weather conditions.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program specializing in Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
  • Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Valid driver’s license and a reliable form of personal transportation.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities, regular walking, bending, standing and reaching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor / screen.
  • Ability to occasionally work outside regular business hours to accommodate travel, tides, or contractor schedules.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Tacoma, WA is $21 per hour. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity.

GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance.

As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others.

View our full listing of benefits here.

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives.

A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@geoengineers.

com or by phone at (425) 861-6000. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!

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