Summer Wildlife Biologist Intern: Wetlands & Field Surveys

ICF; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an early-career Wildlife Biologist Intern for a 10-week, full-time program based in Austin, TX. You will assist with wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the U.S., with hybrid work from Austin.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, field surveys, and technical reporting. Ideal candidates have at least 30 college credits in biology or related fields and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Apply regulatory knowledge to help solve clients' compliance challenges (CWA/ESA)
• Support teams in field efforts: biology, wetlands, habitat assessments, surveys
• Assess impacts and prepare reports and USACE permits
• Work across Texas and the U.S. on diverse project sites
• Discuss species and regulatory changes with biologists and project managers
• Develop client relationships under experienced leaders

Skills

Biology coursework

Wetland science

GPS

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Education

30 college credits in Biology/NRSC/Wetland Science

Tools

GPS technologies

Job description

ICF is seeking an early-career Wildlife Biologist Intern for a 10-week, full-time program based in Austin, TX. You will assist with wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the U.S., with hybrid work from Austin.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, field surveys, and technical reporting. Ideal candidates have at least 30 college credits in biology or related fields and a valid driver’s license.