Summer Ecological Intern

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems;

we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Join Verdantas in shaping a sustainable future! We are seeking a Summer Ecological Intern to support our dynamic team in Tampa, Florida.

This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in diverse ecosystems, contribute to meaningful environmental projects, and make a real impact on conservation efforts. If you're passionate about ecology, enjoy hands-on fieldwork, and thrive in challenging conditions, we'd love to have you on our team.

What you'll do:

• Wetland vegetation monitoring
• Wetland delineation
• Gopher tortoise and other listed species surveys
• Gopher tortoise relocation

What You Bring:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science-Biology or Environmental Science
• 0-2 years of experience with collecting soil, groundwater, concrete, or sediment samples
• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment
• Must have a personal vehicle to travel to work sites
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to travel for extended periods, on occasions

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications of the candidate as it relates to the position description

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) with Company Match

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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