Job Information
Ayres Associates Environmental Scientist Intern in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Description
Finding the right fit
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training.
The purpose of the position is to assist project managers and other technical office staff in the development of water resources projects and to provide meaningful work experience to engineering/environmental students in a job closely related to their field of study.
This is a temporary position for the summer months of 2025.
On a given day, you’ll:
Works under the direct supervision of engineering staff.
provide field assistance during wetland delineations, sediment sampling and hydrosurveys, and on-call construction observation roles (not expected to be more than two consecutive days on a construction site).
Use your knowledge of plant identification, hydric soils, wetland hydrology indicators
Learn to independently collect field survey data using a handheld GPS.
Assist with report writing to document field observations, collect desktop study data.
Prepare technical reports required by the project scope.
Required Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Valid Driver’s license and good driving record required
Completed college level coursework in plant identification and soil classification.
Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.
Regular lifting, carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (of 50 pounds or less).
Occasionally lift equipment of moderate weight in and out of vehicle or overhead.
Occasionally push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and climb ladders.
Occasionally work in environments with extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
Occasionally work on water within boat or while wearing waders.
Occasionally longer field days over 8 hours.
Occasionally overnight stays in a hotel.
Frequently walk over uneven, wet terrain and challenging fauna / flora habitats.
Desired Education and Experience
Currently working towards a degree in soil science, conservation, or related field.
Experience in soil judging.
Willingness to attend UW-La Crosse Wetland Training Workshop (June 2025).
Experience in ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
WDNR or NASBLA Boaters Certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)