Ecology Intern

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Spend the summer with our ecology group! Our team is ramping up for the summer construction season and is seeking a highly skilled undergraduate or recent college graduate to participate in our summer internship program. You will start work in May and have the opportunity to participate in the ecology process for GDOT transportation projects as well as various local/private development projects a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career in transportation ecology biology environmental engineering or just wanting to expand your knowledge and experience on career path. Your home base will be the Duluth Georgia office and this position will be a mix of office and field work and may require travel to various regions of Georgia. Daily tasks include assisting with stream and wetland surveys protected species identification habitat assessment background research for surveys and preparation of various ecology documents. If you are a highly motivated undergraduate or recent college graduate looking for a head start in your career apply to this position now!

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with natural resources surveys in Georgia including identification and delineation of wetlands and streams protected species and habitat assessment surveys.

• Assist with other environmental departments as needed.

• Compile and process field data.

• Assist in preparation of reports.

Youll thrive here if you have

• Pursuing or recently obtained a bachelors degree in environmental engineering environmental science forestry fisheries science biology or a related field.

• In good standing with the college or university and completed a minimum of two years of study.

• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

• Ability to collect data as part of a team in the field.

• Familiarity with ARCGIS and GPS devices.

• Ability to organize and manage collected data including familiarity with spreadsheets or database software.

• Strong attention to detail for accurate data collection adherence to protocols and documentation of observations.

• Ability to troubleshoot common issues encountered during fieldwork.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.

• Understanding of field safety protocols ability to travel up to 25% of the time and ability to work in difficult terrain and various weather conditions.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs) voluntary employee-led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry
• Employment Type: Internship

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race) ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

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