Job Specifications
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.
ESA is excited to announce our Florida Environmental Internship - Spring 2026 program. Our Florida internship program will run for approximately four months, starting in Spring 2026. This variable part-time paid opportunity offers 12 to 24 hours per week. Our summer internship program is intended to promote diversity in the environmental, engineering, and planning fields by creating opportunities for students from groups historically under-represented in this business sector, including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, disabled individuals, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college.
Candidates must be able to commit to working 12-24 hours a week. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to working in person or hybrid from our Tampa, Florida ESA Office for optimized engagement and hands-on training/mentorship opportunities. Qualified candidates must be currently in university and/or recent graduates (including grad students).
While cover letters are not required, a tailored cover letter stating your area of interest and why you're interested in an internship with ESA can be very helpful.
To be considered, you must apply by November 3rd, 2025
Our 2026 Spring Internship (Florida) will focus on our Biological Resources & Land Managment (BRLM) environmental market hosted out of our Tampa, Florida ESA Office.
Who You Are
You are an effective team member and communicator who can work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. You check your work for errors and accuracy, follow through on assignments to deliver your project assignments on time, and you learn from constructive feedback.
You hold or are pursuing a degree in any of the following fields of study and/or a similarly related field:
Airports/Aviation Planning
Archaeology
Architectural History
Biology/Natural Resource Management
Climate Change/Sustainability Planning
Environmental Planning
Urban Planning and Design
Transportation Planning
Geospatial Systems (GIS)
Computer Science/Data Technology
Civil/Environmental Engineering
What You Will Do For ESA
You will use and expand your knowledge, previously gained through education and/or experience, in one or more of the following areas:
Understanding environmental protection regulations and their application
Learning about local planning and environmental issues and requirements
Conducting field assignments
Participating in public outreach and collaboration
Producing technical, business, and/or marketing work products
Analyzing data and contributing to cutting-edge research
Supporting project, business management, and/or marketing teams
Collaborating with diverse technical teams
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
Continuously seek to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Participate in virtual meetings and video conferences.
Collaborate with team members through online platforms.
Provide updates and reports to supervisors
Perform data entry and manage databases.
Draft, edit, and proofread documents and reports.
Respond to emails and manage communication channels.
Ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned.
Some internship responsibilities require you to have the ability to work in a wide variety of field conditions (weather, terrain, etc.), walk long distances carrying a backpack, safely operate, load and transport equipment and gear, and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles. You may also be required to have a valid driver's license and be able to work some nights and/or weekends.
You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
You may participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects; you may work near heavy equipment. You possess a valid driver's license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road.
Please be aware that this position may also involves working in an office environment, which may include sitting behind a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. Th
About the Company
ESA is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore--for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. Specializing in community and airport planning, environmental planning, analysis and assessment, natural and cultural resources management, environmental restoration and design, and regulatory compliance--ESA scientist...
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