Environmental Science Associates ยท 1 day ago
Intern - Biological Resources & Environmental Sciences (Summer 2026)
Sacramento, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $27/hr
1+ years exp
Start in 2026 SpringEnvironmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. They are seeking interns for their Biological Resources & Environmental Sciences - Summer 2026 Internship program, where candidates will engage in various environmental protection activities, field assignments, and collaborative projects while gaining hands-on experience in the industry.
Consulting
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
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
Some internship responsibilities require you to have the ability to work in a wide variety of field conditions (weather, terrain, etc.), walk long distances carrying a backpack, safely operate, load and transport equipment and gear, and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles
You may also be required to have a valid driver's license and be able to work some nights and/or weekends
You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds
You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments
You may participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for ongoing construction projects; you may work near heavy equipment
You possess a valid driver's license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road
You are able to work from one of our Sacramento ESA offices for the duration of your internship
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
Benefits
Sick leave program
Employee stock ownership program
Tax deferred 401(k) plan
Company
Environmental Science Associates
Environmental Science Associates is a environmental science and planning firm.
501-1000 employees
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