Summer Intern, Wildlife Biologist

ICF

. Assist with conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $34,564 - $58,758 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting wetland delineations, biological surveys, and environmental permitting, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance related to the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. Capable of preparing technical reports and developing client relationships while effectively communicating technical information.

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Wetland DelineationBiological SurveyingEnvironmental PermittingTechnical WritingGPS Technology

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Hard Skills

BiologyWetland ScienceWildlife EcologyEnvironmental SciencesPlant AssessmentWildlife Habitat AssessmentFunctional AssessmentTechnical ReportingMitigation PlanningRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationClient Relationship DevelopmentFeedback ApplicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

GPS Technologies

Industry Keywords

Clean Water ActEndangered Species ActU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWOTUSField ServicesEcological LandscapesTexas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.
Apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to address client compliance challenges involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and federal and state laws
Support project field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments
Assess impacts and prepare technical reports, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10 permit applications, and mitigation plans
Explore project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes within Texas and across the U.S.
Learn and develop technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with biologists and project managers
Develop client relationships under experienced leaders and trusted advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college credits in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field
Valid driver’s license is required
Ability to work in the field for extended periods, often with limited mobile phone reception
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time
Any experience leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff
Experience using GPS technologies
Texas-based candidates are preferred
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Work-life balance support
Diverse project experiences, including new project types, peers, clients, and geographies
Professional growth and career development support
Connections with leaders and technical experts for learning and growth
Opportunities to sharpen business and project management skills
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Equal opportunity employment