Aquatics Intern - Summer 2026

Job description

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION: VHB’s Environmental Resources Group in Atlanta is offering a summer internship for an Aquatics Intern to work with our expanding ecology group. The internship position would be approximately 24-32 hours per week, depending on project needs, and the work schedule would generally be Monday-Thursday with the occasional need to assist on Friday. This position requires regular outdoor work and travel. Travel would generally consist of day trips, and overnight stays would be minimal. Additionally, some flexibility is required in terms of daily project destinations/locations and hours of availability due to weather frequently and suddenly altering plans. Responsibilities: - Travelling to various monitoring locations to collect water samples, record in situ water quality data, and measure stream flow from creeks and rivers - Assist with data entry and field equipment maintenance - Assist with fish community surveys - Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members Skills and Attributes: - Working knowledge of biological and environmental processes - Ability to work efficiently and perform tasks in a timely manner with attention to det...