Sustainability Intern

SWCA Environmental Consultants' Sustainability Team is looking for a Sustainability Intern to assist during the 2026 summer. The selected intern will support a diverse set of sustainability projects and will work with sustainability focused professionals. This position provides great opportunities for an Intern to enter and launch a career in sustainability, supported by leadership focused on the professional development of team members.

This is a paid, 40-hour per week internship. This is a distributed position, but it is preferred that the candidate be near the Denver, CO office and will be paid $19.95 per hour if located in the CO area.

Established in 1981, SWCA has a long-standing presence in the United States, and is known for sound science and creative solutions.

Our Vision (the North Star): SWCA is the best workplace and global leader addressing sustainability, environmental, and social challenges.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

This position requires a demonstrated interest in sustainability, a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and good communication skills. This internship will occur during the summer 2026 (June 1^st -mid August). 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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as is reasonable. We anticipate a large flow of qualified candidates, and we will close the posting as soon as the position is filled.

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.

• Research and summarize emerging sustainability trends and best practices.
• Explore and evaluate components of competitor sustainability reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop and share updates on internal sustainability initiatives.
• Assist the Sustainability Team in the development of internal sustainability resources, tools, and deliverables.
• Assist with planning, communication, and execution of sustainability-related events.
• Help manage and maintain SWCA's Sustainability Badge Program, which helps offices track and celebrate local sustainability efforts.
• Support sustainability data management, including organizing, tracking, and basic analysis.

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Sustainability; Economics; Environmental Engineering; or another related field with coursework in environmental sciences, sustainability, or similar study focus; or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Candidates with equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Applicants that are pursuing a master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible for this program.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and collaborate with others.

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, a Science and Leadership Program, 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 a confidential conversation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We are 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.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges (above) on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An intern based in Denver, Colorado will be paid $19.95 per hour.

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.