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Description

Introduction:

RETTEW is seeking a motivated intern to join our Natural Sciences Team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience professional mentorship and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact our clients and communities.

About RETTEW:

At RETTEW we bring our clients goals to life through engineering environmental and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm we empower our people to think like owners act with integrity and deliver excellence. Our teams work across industries including transportation energy land development and municipal infrastructure always focused on technical quality and strong relationships.

Position Summary / What Youll Do:

As an Environmental Scientist Intern you will support the Natural Sciences Team with technical tasks project coordination and field/office assignments. This role is designed to give you exposure to real-world consulting work and help you build skills that support your academic and career development. You will assist in conducting wetland delineations collecting field data and supporting environmental assessments. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in regulatory frameworks field methodologies and ecological consulting.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day:

Assist with wetland delineations following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocols

Collect and record vegetation soil and hydrology data in the field

Use GPS and GIS tools to map wetland boundaries

Support report preparation and data analysis

Collaborate with engineers scientists and project managers

Contribute to team meetings brainstorming and client deliverables

Other duties as assigned to support the project team

Qualifications:

Required

• Current enrollment in Environmental Science Ecology Biology or related field
• Strong academic standing
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Coursework or experience in wetland ecology botany or soil science preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and terrains
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Must have a valid drivers license

Preferred

• Previous internship or relevant project experience
• Familiarity with GPS/GIS tools is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate ($18$20/hour)
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Exposure to real client projects and deliverables
• Networking opportunities across RETTEW teams
• A culture that values ownership relationships and excellence

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please contact us at to request assistance.

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Requirements

Requirements listed above

Required Experience:

Intern

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