Matrix Design Group, Inc.→
Ecology Intern
InternshipOn-site
Location
Denver, CO
Salary
$46k–$50k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
arcgis proecology knowledgetechnical writingautocadcivil 3dfield data analysiscommunication skillsorganizational skillsteamwork
Job Description
Summary: Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm seeking an Ecology Intern to support their Denver or Colorado Springs office. The internship program offers a collaborative 10-week paid experience focused on ecology, wildlife management, and environmental services, allowing interns to work on various multidisciplinary projects while gaining real-world experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist ecology team in performing fieldwork, including post-construction monitoring, construction oversight, wetland delineations, vegetation and wildlife surveys, and Landscape Typology, Matrix's cutting-edge landscape assessment tool
- Assist in preparation of technical reports, including monthly/quarterly monitoring reports, ecological assessments, environmental reports, and other documentation required for project planning, site management, and/or the permitting process
- Digitize and organize large quantities of field data using various applications, including Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS Pro, and Adobe Indesign
- Identification of native, non-native, and noxious species for qualitative and quantitative surveys
- Utilize ArcGIS software for mapping and data analysis to support project needs
- Collaborate with project managers, environmental specialists, and other team members to ensure project goals are met
- Balance demands of multiple projects at once, which often require various deliverables and/or field work
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a junior or senior in college or a recent graduate with an interest in pursuing a degree program including or closely related to Ecology, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Water Resources and Watershed Sciences, and/or Environmental Services
- Strong technical writing skills with experience or interest in preparing environmental reports and documentation
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- working knowledge of native, non-native, and noxious vegetation frequently found along the Colorado front range
- knowledge of wildlife habitat assessment techniques
- experience with ArcGIS software
Required Skills: ArcGIS Pro, Ecology knowledge, Technical writing
Important Skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Field data analysis
Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Organizational skills, Teamwork
Benefits: Employee wellness programs, Social committees, Community outreach programs
Benefits
Employee wellness programs
Social committees
Community outreach programs