Field Biology Intern
Trc Companies, Inc.
Paid field biology internship focusing on wetland, wildlife, and water sampling
2 days ago ago
$18 - $27
Entry-level
Internship
Fort Collins, CO
Hybrid
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Energy
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Project Management
Consulting
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Power & Utilities
Transportation
Water
Government
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
environmental permitting
water sampling
vegetation mapping
field surveys
data recovery
wetland delineation
- Assist on current environmental permitting and compliance projects
- Perform water quality sampling, vegetation mapping, brownfield fieldwork
- Document research and field investigations, including surveying and data recovery
- Support for field leads, field deployments, field inspections, etc.
- Assist with wetland delineations, wildlife and plant surveys, and other biological fieldwork
What you bring
autocad
gis
gps
ms office
3.0 gpa
self-motivated
- Collaborative, organized, self-motivated, detail orientated person
- Excellent data collection, technical writing and communication skills
- Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCAD, Mathcad, ESRI, Hydro Cad, Water Cad, ArcView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Familiarity with Fulcrum, Field maps, etc. is preferred but not required
- Prior involvement in activities demonstrating physical activity or teamwork, such as sports, hiking, or other activities around environmental stewardship, fieldwork internships, drama/theater, travel clubs, or other team-based experiences are preferred but not required
- Approximately 75% of work will be conducted in the field, requiring extended time away from home. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel and working long days in hot conditions. The remaining portion of work will be hybrid, with an expectation of at least two days per week in the office
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Earth
- Juniors or seniors pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Biology (with terrestrial animal focus), Botany, Forest Stewardship, Rangeland Ecology, Biology (with birds/raptors focus), Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, or related field
- Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record.
- Physically capable of working 10-12-hour days in high heat conditions, six days a week. Fieldwork is paramount. Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to follow direction effectively
- The candidate should have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Comfort in the outdoors and ability to maintain a positive attitude during year-round field work in a variety of weather conditions
- The successful candidate will also be able to perform well with minimal supervision and have familiarity with GPS and GIS technologies
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- Hybrid position
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Company
Overview
1969 Founded
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1969, marking over five decades of global consulting and engineering expertise.
Top ranking
ENR Lists
Recognized annually in ENR’s rankings as a leading firm in design and environmental services.
- A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm.
- Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects.
- Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies.
- Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure.
- Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables.
- Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.
- Integrity in all actions
- Excellence in delivery
- Innovation through collaboration
- Accountability for success
- Commitment to client satisfaction
2050 Target
Net-zero carbon emissions
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on environmental impact reduction in projects
- Sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions
- Investment in renewable energy technologies
- Commitment to minimizing waste and optimizing resources
- Gender balance initiatives in leadership roles
- Promotion of a diverse workforce through talent acquisition strategies
- Focus on providing equal opportunities for all employees
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