Ecology Intern

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