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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 12 hours ago

Intern - Environmental Services

San Diego, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21.38/hr - $21.38/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Summer Intern to support environmental services projects in San Diego, CA. This internship will provide exposure to environmental planning, project management, and field activities while working alongside senior professionals in the field of Environmental Consulting.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support environmental planning, especially CEQA compliance, natural resources and cultural resources surveys, monitoring, and related field activities

Assist with project management-related activities, technical report writing, data analysis, GIS, and project controls

Participate in regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders and collaborate with other interns

Qualification

Environmental planningNatural resourcesCultural resourcesGISMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writingWillingness to learnSafety awarenessCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field with coursework in environmental sciences, biology, wildlife biology, ecology, planning, or something similar, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Candidate must have completed their junior year before the start of the internship

Applicants who are pursuing a Master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible for this program

Experience with environmental planning, natural resources, or cultural resources (e.g., environmental, natural, water, biological, ecological, archaeological, CEQA, local/state/federal environmental regulations, etc.) through classwork, honors thesis or Capstone projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software

Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

Must have the ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols

Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements. Applicant must have the ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads and to and from the SWCA office and various client projects

Some occasions may require an ability to travel to the field for a significant amount of time

Ability to travel to a location, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, or rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands

Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards

Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection, and/or mapping software such as ArcGIS, or the ability and willingness to learn these things

Technical writing experience

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Glassdoor3.8

SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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