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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 2 days ago

Natural Resources Intern

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.95/hr - $19.95/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Natural Resources Intern for Summer 2026 to support both office and field-based natural resources projects in Austin, Texas. The role involves assisting with various natural resources surveys and providing support to project managers and field leads.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support both office and field-based natural resources projects

Support project managers and field leads with a variety of natural resources surveys, such as conducting migratory surveys, wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, etc

Opportunities for office work, data clean-up, reporting, and other office-oriented tasks to support the Natural Resources team

Hike for extended periods, sometimes with colleagues or solo

Qualification

Environmental sciencesFieldwork experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteGPS devicesWillingness to learnHikeDriving skillsCommunication 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, or similar topics, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2026

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

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a central Texas-based college or university or reside within a 1-hour drive of our Austin, TX office

Experience with natural resources fieldwork (e.g., environmental, natural, water, biological, ecological, 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

This position is heavily field-based with the potential for up to 10-day stretches on site

Ideal candidates will be able to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and have the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds

Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, effectively executing tasks, and conforming to shifting priorities and demands

Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads required

Experience driving ATVs or UTVs that are not fully enclosed is helpful

Preferred

Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection, and/or mapping software such as ArcGIS

Benefits

Transportation will be provided as well as lodging while in the field and per diem for food.

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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