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Environmental Science Associates · 1 day ago

Intern - Technology Services (Summer 2026)

Portland, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $27/hr

1+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. They are seeking a Technology Services Intern for Summer 2026 to assist with software development, environmental protection regulations, and various project support tasks while gaining hands-on experience in the field.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Use and expand your knowledge in full stack software development and testing in .NET/Angular applications, with opportunities for light requirements analysis and UX design depending on interest

Understand environmental protection regulations and their application

Learn about local planning and environmental issues and requirements

Conduct field assignments

Participate in public outreach and collaboration

Produce technical, business, and/or marketing work products

Analyze data and contribute to cutting-edge research

Support project, business management, and/or marketing teams

Collaborate 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 tasks/assignments and projects as assigned

Qualification

Full stack software developmentGeospatial Systems (GIS)Environmental PlanningData analysisCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationTechnical writing

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 ESA Office in Portland, Oregon for optimized engagement and hands-on training/mentorship opportunities

Qualified candidates must be currently in university and/or recent graduates (including grad students)

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

Some internship responsibilities require 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 may be required to work in an office environment, which may include sitting behind a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods

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

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.

Company

Environmental Science Associates

Environmental Science Associates is a environmental science and planning firm.

Founded in 1969

San Francisco, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.esassoc.com

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