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Natural Resources for Environmental Consulting

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $23.00 / hour



What Is the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking interns across a broad range of practice areas for our 2026 Program. We will require interns to regularly come into an office and potentially perform fieldwork, depending on project needs.


Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork and a defined project within their scope of study, as well as the opportunity for exposure to other service areas within our firm. There will be opportunities to work with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks and gaining insight into the world of professional consulting. Interns will have a solid understanding of environmental consulting at the conclusion of the program.

What Are We Looking For?

  • Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a field related to Planning and Restoration (e.g., fisheries, environmental permitting, environmental studies, biology, natural resource management, sustainability, etc.)
  • Experience or interest in fieldwork, such as freshwater surveys, nearshore surveys, and/or fish identification skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply technical information
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Project management mindset to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines
  • Desire to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
  • Balance of a professional attitude while having fun

What Are the Responsibilities?

Deliver a defined capstone project with assistance from senior engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals. To support this goal, interns may be asked to:

  • Support preparation of documentation related to fisheries and natural resources management, including environmental compliance with federal, state, and local permit requirements
  • Conduct literature searches, review documents, and prepare summaries to support report writing
  • Conduct field activities, including collection of sediment, soil, water, air, waste, or biota samples or other field tasks
  • Assist with field planning, data analysis, and report writing
  • Partner to complete field sampling activities in-water and/or on land, project field documentation and supporting preparation of figures and tables for project deliverables
  • Complete OSHA HAZWOPER training as required


What Is the Timeline for the 2026 Program?

Date (s) Timeline Item

February 9 - February 20 Application submittal period

March 16 - March 20 Anchor QEA interviews take place nationwide

March 30 - April 3 Selected candidates receive offers

May 19 Earliest start date for interns (subject to availability)

*Further details will be provided during the interview process.


What Can You Expect?

A collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at-open-positions/.Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on transforming the environment and our communities, with integrity and vibe. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is to be an innovative, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making impacts.

We believe engaged staff leads to great client service and to a financially strong companyin that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace and . As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on , , creed, , , marital status, veterans status, , , or .


Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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