Engineering Intern in Lubbock, Texas at Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Job Description
Engineering Intern
Department/Division: Conservation-SRO
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Seasonal/Intern
Location: Lubbock, TX
Work Arrangement: On-site
Reporting Office: Ducks Unlimited Lubbock, Texas
Ducks Unlimited is seeking two engineering students (civil, construction, and environmental disciplines) to assist with playa lake restoration across the Texas Panhandle. The student interns will work directly with Ducks Unlimited staff based in Lubbock, Texas. Fieldwork will generally occur within 60 miles of Lubbock, though some projects may extend throughout the Texas Panhandle. The part-time internship will be a combination of field work (topographic surveying, site assessment, etc.) and desktop analysis (project drawings, maps, etc.). This opportunity is part of the Texas Playa Conservation Initiative. The student interns will collaborate with DU field staff, gaining hands-on experience in habitat restoration and conservation engineering. The student interns will be employed by Ducks Unlimited, Inc., and will work under the supervision of their academic advisor. This student internship may qualify for academic credit through the student’s home university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Travel to playa lake restoration sites with Ducks Unlimited biologists.
- Collect and analyze soil and site field data.
- Conduct elevational surveys using GPS and basic surveying equipment.
- Evaluate hydrologic conditions and drainage patterns.
- Prepare basic project site schematics and restoration recommendations (i.e., sediment removal to re-establish natural topography) including material estimates and preliminary cost projections.
- Document field conditions and restoration progress.
- Communicate findings and project needs to Ducks Unlimited staff and academic advisors.
- Engage with Ducks Unlimited staff for career guidance and technical support.
- Wetland and habitat restoration engineering practices.
- Field-based project planning and assessment.
- Conservation collaboration and landowner engagement.
- Applying civil/geotechnical engineering principles to ecological restoration.
- Using field techniques such as GPS mapping, elevation profiling, and sediment depth measurement.
- Integration of coursework involving GIS, AutoCAD, and surveying / modeling tools (HEC-RAS; HEC-HMS) with playa lake restoration projects.
- Students currently enrolled in Junior and/or Senior level engineering courses.
- Interest in nature based engineering solutions, conservation, hydrology, or habitat restoration.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.
- Ability to travel to field sites with DU staff.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Fieldwork will generally occur within 60 miles of Lubbock, though some projects may extend throughout the Texas Panhandle. Ability to travel to field sites with DU staff is required.
SalaryRate of Pay: $20/hour. Maximum hours are 20 per week during the internship period.
Duration: 2027 Spring Semester (approx. January 18th, 2027 thru May 1st, 2027), with potential to extend into summer and through Fall 2027 semester.
Misc DataAcademic Credit: Students should consult with their home university to determine if this internship qualifies for academic credit. Coordination with an academic advisor is required to ensure proper enrollment and credit at their home university.
Applications accepted only through the Ducks Unlimited ADP Job Board, and must include a cover letter, resume, and an academic reference contact.
Closing Date: This position will be posted until a suitable applicant pool has been received.
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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