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CDM Smith · 3 weeks ago

Climate Resiliency and Planning Intern (Summer 2026!)

California - San Francisco

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21.07/hr - $39.36/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

CDM Smith is seeking an intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. In this role, you will work with a dynamic team on various hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, policy, and resilience planning projects, assisting with research, data collection, and analysis.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support developing options and analysis papers, fact sheets, and other internal and external-facing documents

Support data evaluation tasks to develop program efficiencies and improvements

Use Benefit-Cost Analysis tools

Prepare analysis, summaries, and presentation material based on the above tasks

Support the implementation of hazard mitigation, disaster recovery and resilience planning programs for FEMA, state, and local clients

Perform data analysis, use of GIS Systems, and other ad-hoc assignments as needed

Qualification

Data analysisGIS SystemsBenefit-Cost Analysis toolsResearchTechnical writingCritical thinking

Required

Currently enrolled in Bachelors or Masters program

Ability to write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences, including technical staff, policymakers, and the public

Ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative data to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from academic, governmental, and industry sources

Ability to think critically, identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, and consider alternate perspectives, applying logic and reasoning to solve problems and recommend improvements