Description
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.
- 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.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 – $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.