2025 ODNR Paid Summer Internship- Engineering/Surveyor Majors- Columbus, Cambridge & New Philadelphia, Ohio

Applications for the 2025 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Summer Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions in Columbus, Akron, Cambridge and New Philadelphia Ohio, and from students of Engineer/Surveyor disciplines.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers some of the most diverse career opportunities in state government. Opportunities expand well beyond parks and recreation. The team of biologists, geologists, naturalist, forestry, wildlife and fisheries employees, just to name a few, helps the department fulfill its responsibility to manage and protect some of Ohio's most critical resources - forests, rivers, breath-taking natural areas, shorelines and islands, astounding geologic formations, wildlife, oil, gas, minerals and water resources.

About the ODNR Summer Internship

Through the ODNR Summer Internship Program, interns will:

• Assist with infrastructure assessments and construction projects.
• Conduct on-site observations, prepare field reports and evaluate documents prepared by consultants.
• Participate in field investigations, assist with development of plans and help with inspections.
• Work closely with engineers on hydrology, grading and pipe design.
• Develop Standard Drawings alongside team members.
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why.
• Have access to unique professional development and training opportunities.
• Play a role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio's natural resources for the benefit of all.

ODNR seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:

• Engineer/Surveyor: architectural, civil, environmental, geological, mechanical, mining, petroleum, engineering technology

An ODNR internship offers:

• Hands-on, practical experience
• Flexible hours
• The option to gain school credit
• A safe, inclusive, respectful workplace

ODNR Core Values:

• Do The Right Thing, The Right Way
• Promote Science-Based Stewardship
• If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Now
• Strive for Excellence in Customer Service
• Commit to Great Communication
• Embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Candidates meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, in an Engineer/Surveyor related major, at an accredited college, university, or community college which offers or leads to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.
• Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher)
• Applicants will be required to submit a resume and writing sample with their application. ( A writing sample can be a research paper or writing assignment from a previous job or class and is, generally, one to two pages in length. The topic of the writing sample is up to the applicant but should be relevant to the internship to which the applicant is seeking)

Job Skills: Internship, Active Learning, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Critical Thinking, Observation