Environmental & Water Intern

Bowman has an opportunity for an Environmental & Water Intern to join our team in Davis, CA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose:

An introduction to the environmental and water resource industries through practical experience and exposure to water quality, pesticides, stormwater and agriculture, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species inventories, permits, and coordination with regulatory agencies at the county, state and federal levels.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in intern program learning and development opportunities.

Do the Work

• Learn and participate in complex field assessments, physical, chemical, fate and toxicity data gathering; exposure, fate, and transport modeling and field sampling techniques.
• Conduct biological monitoring to quantify potential impacts of maintenance activities on wildlife.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Willingness and eagerness to learn.
• Self-started with the tenacity to seek out resources to further knowledge and experience.
• Strong work ethic with focus on quality results.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an accredited college program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• One or more (1+) years’ general work experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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