Ecological Intern- Spring or Summer 2027

Ecological Intern- Spring or Summer 2027 Job Locations US-OH-Columbus Category Co-Op / Intern Type Intern Overview As an Ecological Services Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Columbus, OH office, you'll perform tasks supporting our Ecological Team. You will work with a team to conduct field assessments to identify and assess wetlands and waterbodies and assess habitat conditions in accordance with procedures established by applicable regulatory agencies. You will also assist with collection of data using GPS technology, completion of data forms, report writing, and correspondence with applicable regulatory agencies. You'll have the opportunity to work across various disciplines including Civil/Site, Environmental, Water Resources and Surveying. Housing assistance not provided, therefore local candidates preferred. Through the CEC Internship Program, you will: Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers Qualifications Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Ecological or Environmental program Preference given to those pursuing studies in ecology, botany, wildlife, environmental science, natural resources, soil science, fluvial geomorphology, or closely related field Prior internship and/or related experience preferred Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship. About Us We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way. We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. matching 401(k) profit sharing a performance bonus company stock medical, dental, and vision insurance short and long-term disability tuition assistance professional development and work-life balance CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Civil and Environmental Consultants