New

Environmental Intern (Reclamation/Vegetation)

Apex Companies, LLC

$20—$22

United States, Colorado, Lakewood

1746 Cole Boulevard (Show on map)

Feb 13, 2026

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US.We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry.We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, andwe want you to grow with us.

Apex willhire one or twosummerenvironmentalinternsto join our team of scientists workingonvariousbiological field projectsrelated to reclamation efforts in the Rocky Mountain Region. Thispositionwill be an opportunity for you to learn new skills, travel,andgain valuablenatural resourceexperiences. Our interns work with professionalscientiststo learn the skills necessary to workin environmental consulting.

Expected Interview Dates:March - April

Expected Hiring Dates:May1st.

Hourly Rate:$20-$22/hr.,depending onexperience.

Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Intern:

Independently conduct reclamation and vegetation monitoring surveys throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
Learn to gather, analyze, andconductbasicscientificdatainterpretation.
Accurately complete field data entry formsusingelectronic data collection devices such as tablets andGlobal Positioning System (GPS)units.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) necessary toconduct compliance monitoring tasks safely.
Bewilling and able to follow all health and safety procedures andmakesafefield-basedjudgments.Health and safety training will bea vitalpartof your training, and you will not work in the fielduntil you completeall training.
Comfortable working inremote and sometimes isolated conditions during the day.
Be willing to learn new skills, be mentored byprofessionals,and work as a team.

Why you'll love working for us:

Itiseducational;you will have the opportunityto work on a variety of projects,learn new skillsthrough training,and gain valuableexperience.
A chance to spendthe summertraveling across the Rocky Mountain Region.Learning about native biology.
A chance to work with a company of +2,000employeesnationallywith70+ locations across the US.

What we're looking for:

College-level coursework or field experience related to biological, environmental, or earth sciences.Botany and plant identification experienceispreferred.
Anaptitudetoidentifyweeds, grasses, forbs, and shrubsnative toWyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
Someexperiencewith vegetation monitoringtechniques such asquadrat sampling.We will provide training.
Proficiencyin navigating and interpretingArcGISFieldMapsand Google Earth.
Ability to work independently and self-initiate in demanding work conditions.
Strongcommunicationskills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
Experience withrecordingscientificdata.
Willingness forweek-longovernight travel, including weekends,with all expenses paid and a per diem.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug screens.

Apex Job Title: Intern - Field

Req ID: 11184

Hourly Expected Pay Range

$20 — $22 USD

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