Biology Intern

Rincon Consultants • Fresno, CA

4d • $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work , reflecting the trust, connection, and sense of purpose our team members share. We strive to create a welcoming environment where people can learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work. We are a California-based environmental consulting firm with more than 500 professionals and 13 offices across the state. For over 30 years, we’ve provided high-quality, client-focused environmental science, planning, and consulting services across a range of sectors, including transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government. Schedule & Location This internship is anticipated to run for approximately three months, from June through August . While the internship does not guarantee future employment, candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree may be considered for full-time, regular employment at the conclusion of the internship based on business needs, performance, and mutual interest. This position will be part-time (approximately 20–40 hours per week), with weekly schedules determined collaboratively between Rincon and the selected candidate. Hours may vary based on project needs and intern availability. This position is being offered at our Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and/or Los Angeles offices. While this role offers flexible work arrangements that may include a mix of in-office and remote work, changing business needs ultimately determine the level of remote-work flexibility. About the Role As a Biology Intern , you will support field and technical work that helps assess and protect sensitive biological resources across California. You’ll gain hands-on experience with environmental monitoring, field surveys, and data documentation while working alongside experienced biologists and project managers. This role is ideal for students interested in applying scientific principles to real-world environmental challenges and learning how biological resources shape project planning and compliance.

Requirements

• Current status as a recent graduate who has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past two years in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Ability to collect and analyze field data, solve moderately complex problems, and contribute to technical reporting.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to managing time effectively and producing high-quality, professional work.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails and support technical report preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Creativity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GPS and GIS tools.
• Prior practical field experience.
• Ability to maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record, and to travel to project sites—including occasionally driving on off-highway or 4x4 routes—using the visual, auditory, and manual skills required for safe vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental monitoring during construction for permit compliance and resource protection.
• Conduct desktop resource analysis.
• Conduct biological field surveys and site assessments.
• Perform on-site inspections on uneven terrain as part of a team.
• Organize field data, notes, and photographs for use in technical reports.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, plans, and permit applications.
• Collaborate with project teams and represent Rincon professionally in all assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees