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?
Are you passionate about the natural world and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? Verdantas is offering an exciting Field Ecology Internship at our Tampa East location in central Florida, where you’ll work alongside a team of dedicated Ecologists, Environmental Scientists, and Project Managers. This is your chance to explore diverse ecosystems, contribute to meaningful environmental projects, and develop practical skills that will set you apart in your career.
What You'll Do:
- Assist field teams with collecting data
- Assist in wetland vegetation monitoring, wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and gopher tortoise relocations
- Assist in the development of project deliverables
What You'll Bring:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant natural science field such as Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, etc
- Working knowledge of the ecosystems in the southeastern United States
- Identification of plants with a focus on wetland species and wildlife listed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Available at least 1 day a week for a minimum of 8 hrs
- Availability to work irregular working hours on a schedule (ex. early mornings, long or short days)
- Traversing through wetlands and/or unfavorable conditions ·
- Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without an accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances
Salary Range:
22.00 - 25.00
- 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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