Environmental Sciences Intern
About The Position
SWCA is seeking an Environmental Sciences Intern to join the Quality Team in the Summer of 2026. We offer a challenging work environment where you will be a part of a team providing quality support and consistency to SWCA’s scientific and technical business stakeholders. SWCA offers an enthusiastic, supportive, and casual work environment with flexible schedules. If you share in the passion in delivering the highest customer service, then this could be an excellent fit for you! This position is available to sit remote in any location within the United States. This internship will occur during the summer of 2026 (early June to mid August). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2026 will be considered, and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. Interns can expect coaching and direction from functional leadership in their respective support areas and participate in the larger internship cohort for scheduled developmental programming with senior organizational leaders. This is a paid, 40 hour/week internship. Interns will be paid $19.00/hr. Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as is reasonable. We anticipate a large flow of qualified candidates, and we will close the posting as soon as the individual office positions are filled. 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. Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program having a junior classification or higher, with an emphasis in GIS, Data Science, Environmental Science, Archaeology, or related field.
- Recent graduates will also be considered with a graduation date within 12 months of May 2025.
- Ability to work remotely.
- Reliable high speed Internet connection required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Online
- Detail Oriented
- Organized
- Enjoy problem solving and project management.
Responsibilities
- Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
- Consolidate environmental reports, data schemas, and guidance documents. Identify differences and commonalities among various office locations to support consolidation.
- Research and enter data about past projects to support knowledge architecture and data analytics.
- Capture expectations of sharing tools and innovations. Promote a culture of innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
