Environmental Planning / Environmental Science Intern - California - Summer 2026

We are searching for Environmental Planning and Science Interns to join our teams within California. Potential locations include : Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

As an intern with our Environmental Team you'll assist a team of project managers, scientists, planners, architects and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget for world class projects. You'll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff as you support office- and field-based activities for infrastructure, energy, water, transportation, federal, and state / local agency projects. You will contribute towards technical reports and memorandums, field surveys and sampling, participate in meetings, review regulations, supporting siting and routing, complete constraints analysis, support data management, and help develop processes. and Up to 50% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, with some of that being out of town travel.

We are seeking interns with an interest in the following disciplines : Natural Resources, Restoration / Nature Positive Solutions, Cultural Resources, GIS and Data Management, Public Engagement, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Resiliency, Environmental Impact Assessments, Landscape Architecture, Stream Restoration, and Land Use Planning.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Public Engagement / Communications, Planning Sustainability, or closely related field

Must be at least a rising Junior

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Willingness to perform field work

United States Citizenship

Ideally you will also have

3.0+ GPA

A previous internship relevant to the job duties of this position

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