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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 1 day ago

Natural Resources Intern

Fort Collins, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.95/hr - $19.95/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a renowned name in the United States, recognized for sound science and creative problem-solving. As a Natural Resources Intern, you'll dive into both office and field projects, collaborating with skilled natural, cultural, and environmental planning professionals.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support project managers and field leads in various natural resources surveys, including wetland delineations/assessments, wildlife surveys, avian surveys, and botanical surveys

Engage in office tasks such as data clean-up, reporting, and other activities to support the Natural Resources and Environmental Planning teams

Conduct fieldwork across office locations and potentially nearby states, sometimes involving extended hikes either independently or with colleagues

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

Qualification

Natural resources fieldworkMicrosoft Office SuiteGPS devicesArcGISSpecies identificationTechnical writingWillingness to learnCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Currently enrolled juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field, or recent graduates within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Equivalent experience will also be considered

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

Experience with natural resources fieldwork through coursework, projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work

Ability to mobilize for 2 week durations or more for fieldwork, agency meetings, stakeholder meetings, and client visits is preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software

Good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

Ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols

Ability to maintain a flexible and changeable schedule

In instances where travel is necessary, the position may require up to 50%-75% fieldwork, including spending extended periods in field locations

Ability to travel, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, with the capacity to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to work safely outside in all weather conditions, execute tasks effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities

Ability to incorporate SWCA's safety policies into your workflow

Preferred

Ability to mobilize for 2 week durations or more for fieldwork, agency meetings, stakeholder meetings, and client visits is preferred

Familiarity with GPS devices, digital data collection, and mapping software like ArcGIS

Technical writing experience

Species identification experience

Benefits

100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)

Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life, and disability plans

SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust

Professional conference attendance

Internal and external professional development and training programs

Education reimbursement

Science and Leadership Program

Bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria

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/

H1B Sponsorship

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