Client Services Intern - Disaster & Resilience

SWCA Environmental Consultants • Cary, NC

5h • $19 - $19 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in a career within business development? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Client Services Intern – Disaster and Resilience for Summer 2026 to support our offices and various other projects within the group.
SWCA’s Client Services internship position will provide the opportunity to develop a better understanding of our environmental consulting business and the business development profession. The purpose of this internship is to provide hands-on experience supporting HUD-funded disaster recovery programs, with a focus on environmental compliance and NEPA. The intern will gain practical exposure to federal regulatory processes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application of environmental planning.
This position will have reporting and communication requirements to our Client Services Director for Disaster and Resilience. This position can be based in any SWCA office, and we will consider both office and remote-based candidates. However, locations in the southern United States are highly preferred.
Disaster and Resilience intern positions require a demonstrated interest in environmental planning related to disasters, a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and good communication skills. These positions provide great opportunities for an environmental science and/ or policy student to enter and launch a career within their field, supported by leadership focused on the professional development of team members.
This internship will occur during the summer 2026 (June 1st – August 14th). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2026 will be considered and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. In addition to project work, the internship program includes regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders.
This is a paid internship with a competitive rate of $19.00 per hour.
Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmentally related field (e.g., environmental science or environmental policy) or something similar, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Individuals who have completed their junior or senior year are highly preferred.
• Applicants that are pursuing a master’s degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
• Must have good communication (e.g., writing and speaking), interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within the environmental industry.
• Experience or coursework in environmental policy or environmental law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Technical writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of HUD NEPA Environmental Review Records (ERRs) in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58, under the guidance of Subject Matter Experts.
• Conduct preliminary research on federal, state, and local environmental laws, authorities, and compliance requirements applicable to HUD-funded projects.
• Maintain and track project files, schedules, and deliverables using SharePoint and internal tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met and databases and resources are up to date.
• Provide administrative and quality-control support, including document formatting, data entry, checklist completion, and review readiness for internal and client submittals.
• Assist with other efforts such as proposal and resource development, database management, participation in meetings and other associated tasks
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Benefits

• We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
• Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern