Company:
The Foth Companies
Location: Des Moines
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, passionate, and results-oriented Environmental Intern who is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities to expand upon their education experience. We will provide a hands-on learning environment in the field and the office. This full-time internship will be based out of our Des Moines, IA office for the Summer of 2025 . Explore the Foth internship experience by clicking HERE !
Primary Responsibilities
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, passionate, and results-oriented Environmental Intern who is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities to expand upon their education experience. We will provide a hands-on learning environment in the field and the office. This full-time internship will be based out of our Des Moines, IA office for the Summer of 2025 . Explore the Foth internship experience by clicking HERE !
Primary Responsibilities
- Using prescribed methods, perform specific and limited portions of scientific assignments (May be in the office or in the field)
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects
- Conduct water, soil, and other sampling and plant identification
- Perform site visits, field observations, and data collection assignments
- Perform field studies of civil development sites for impacts on protected wetlands and US Waterway system
- Assist in the completion of Waters of the US and Wetlands studies and reports (delineation, mitigation, alternatives analysis, monitoring), Endangered species studies, and US Army Corps of Engineers and Iowa Department of Natural Resources permitting & compliance (401 Water Quality Certification and 404 Permits)
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, or similar discipline
- Experience with plant and soils identification as well as assisting with Wetland and Waters of the United States Delineations
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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