Client Services Intern - Disaster & Resilience

Are you interested in a career within business development? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Client Services Intern - Disaster and Resilience for Summer 2026 to support our offices and various other projects within the group.

SWCA's Client Services internship position will provide the opportunity to develop a better understanding of our environmental consulting business and the business development profession. The purpose of this internship is to provide hands-on experience supporting HUD-funded disaster recovery programs, with a focus on environmental compliance and NEPA. The intern will gain practical exposure to federal regulatory processes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application of environmental planning.

This position will have reporting and communication requirements to our Client Services Director for Disaster and Resilience. This position can be based in any SWCA office, and we will consider both office and remote-based candidates. However, locations in the southern United States are highly preferred.

Disaster and Resilience intern positions require a demonstrated interest in environmental planning related to disasters, a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and good communication skills. These positions provide great opportunities for an environmental science and/ or policy student to enter and launch a career within their field, supported by leadership focused on the professional development of team members.

This internship will occur during the summer 2026 (June 1st - August 14^th). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2026 will be considered and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. In addition to project work, the internship program includes regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders.

This is a paid internship with a competitive rate of $19.00 per hour.

Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Assist with preparation of HUD NEPA Environmental Review Records (ERRs) in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58, under the guidance of Subject Matter Experts.
• Conduct preliminary research on federal, state, and local environmental laws, authorities, and compliance requirements applicable to HUD-funded projects.
• Maintain and track project files, schedules, and deliverables using SharePoint and internal tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met and databases and resources are up to date.
• Provide administrative and quality-control support, including document formatting, data entry, checklist completion, and review readiness for internal and client submittals.
• Assist with other efforts such as proposal and resource development, database management, participation in meetings and other associated tasks
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmentally related field (e.g., environmental science or environmental policy) or something similar, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Individuals who have completed their junior or senior year are highly preferred.
• Applicants that are pursuing a master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
• Must have good communication (e.g., writing and speaking), interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn.

Helpful Skills:

• Experience working within the environmental industry.
• Experience or coursework in environmental policy or environmental law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Technical writing experience.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this US-based position can expect an hourly rate of $19.00 per hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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