About the role#
This is a 10-week, full-time internship running from June through August 2027. You will join our team in Austin to assist with wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the U.S. This role offers the chance to apply your technical knowledge to compliance challenges involving the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and other federal or state regulations.
What you'll do#
- Support field efforts including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, and functional assessments.
- Prepare technical reports and permit applications for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Explore diverse project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes.
- Discuss species and regulatory changes with project managers and other biologists.
- Build client relationships while working under experienced leaders.
- Develop your technical skills and learn to apply feedback from senior staff to project deliverables.
What you'll need#
- At least 30 completed college credits by the start date in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work in the field for extended periods, often without mobile phone reception.
- Ability to travel for project work, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time.
- Experience using GPS technologies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
- Experience supporting wildlife habitat assessments, wetland delineations, or environmental permitting is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Austin, Texas, and operates on a hybrid schedule.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Texas-based candidates are preferred due to the nature of local field work.
- Please note that we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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