Intern - Biological Resources & Environmental Sciences (Summer 2026)

Environmental Science Associates • Sacramento, CA

2d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. ESA is excited to announce our Biological Resources & Environmental Sciences - Summer 2026 Internship program. Our internship program will run for approximately 4-months, starting in Spring/Summer 2026. This variable part-time paid opportunity offers 12 to 24 hours per week. Our Summer internship program strives to expand the environmental, engineering, and planning industries with a workforce that more accurately represents the communities where we live, work, and serve. Our mission is to implement a unified internship program for all students in this business sector including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college and provide them with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a pathway into the industry. Candidates must be able to commit to working 12-24 hours a week. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to working in-person from our Sacramento ESA Office location for optimized engagement and hands-on training/mentorship opportunities. Qualified candidates must be currently in university and/or recent graduates (including grad students). While cover letters are not required, a tailored cover letter stating your area of interest and why you're interested in an internship with ESA can be very helpful. To be considered, you must apply by February 13th, 2026.

Requirements

• You are an effective team member and communicator who can work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams.
• You check your work for errors and accuracy, follow through on assignments to deliver your project assignments on time, and you learn from constructive feedback.
• You hold or are pursuing a degree in any of the following fields of study and/or a similarly related field:
• Airports/Aviation Planning
• Archaeology
• Architectural History
• Biology/Natural Resource Management
• Climate Change/Sustainability Planning
• Environmental Planning
• Urban Planning and Design
• Transportation Planning
• Geospatial Systems (GIS)
• Computer Science/Data Technology
• Civil/Environmental Engineering
• 1 year of experience in a coordination role supporting multiple groups or managers in a similar setting.
• Working towards or obtained a degree in related field from a junior college, community college, or university.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with various levels of staff and handle multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Good working knowledge of relevant integrated software application skills required.
• You are able to work from one of our Sacramento ESA offices for the duration of your internship.

Responsibilities

• Understanding environmental protection regulations and their application
• Learning about local planning and environmental issues and requirements
• Conducting field assignments
• Participating in public outreach and collaboration
• Producing technical, business, and/or marketing work products
• Analyzing data and contributing to cutting-edge research
• Supporting project, business management, and/or marketing teams
• Collaborating with diverse technical teams
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
• Continuously seek to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Participate in virtual meetings and video conferences.
• Collaborate with team members through online platforms.
• Provide updates and reports to supervisors
• Perform data entry and manage databases.
• Draft, edit, and proofread documents and reports.
• Respond to emails and manage communication channels.
• Ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• You are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program.
• You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees