Swca Environmental Consultants
Environmental consulting firm offering planning, design, and compliance services across sectors.
Natural Resources Intern
Paid summer internship supporting natural resources surveys and office data tasks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Interns will support project managers and field leads on wetland delineations, wildlife and botanical surveys, and compliance monitoring, while also handling office tasks such as data clean‑up and reporting for the Natural Resources team. The role may require 50‑75 % fieldwork, including long hikes, equipment loads up to 40 lb, and work in all weather conditions, following SWCA’s safety program and promptly addressing hazards. • Support project managers with wetland, wildlife, botanical surveys and compliance monitoring. • Perform office tasks including data clean‑up and reporting for the Natural Resources team. • Conduct fieldwork across Massachusetts and nearby states, often involving long hikes and equipment handling up to 40 lb. • Follow SWCA safety program and promptly report hazards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸wetland surveys
- ▸wildlife surveys
- ▸botanical surveys
- ▸compliance monitoring
- ▸data clean‑up
- ▸reporting
What You Bring
Applicants should be current juniors or seniors (or recent graduates) pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental‑related field, must be Massachusetts residents or students, and possess experience with natural‑resources fieldwork and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Additional helpful skills include familiarity with GPS devices, digital data collection, ArcGIS, and technical writing. SWCA is an employee‑owned firm that values diversity, inclusion, and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Currently enrolled junior/senior (or recent graduate) in an environmental‑related bachelor's program; Massachusetts residency or school required. • Demonstrated experience with natural‑resources fieldwork and proficiency in Microsoft Office. • Strong communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new survey techniques. • Ability to spend 50‑75% of time in field, work in all weather conditions, and carry equipment up to 40 lb. • Familiarity with GPS, digital data collection, ArcGIS, and technical writing is a plus.
Requirements
- ▸environmental
- ▸massachusetts
- ▸fieldwork
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸arcgis
- ▸communication
Benefits
The internship runs from early June to mid‑August 2026, with flexibility for early start or extension beyond August. It is a paid, full‑time position at a competitive rate of $21.38 per hour, and candidates must reside within driving distance of the Southborough office. • Paid internship at $21.38 per hour, full‑time, June‑August 2026; candidates must reside within driving distance of Southborough, MA.
Work Environment
Field
Interview Process
-interviews scheduled on a rolling basis after application review.