Summer Wildlife Biologist Intern: Wetlands & Field Work

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

Job summary

ICF is seeking an entry-level Wildlife Biologist intern for a 10-week, full-time summer internship in Texas. The hybrid role is based in Austin, with projects across Texas and the U.S., focusing on wetlands delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects.

You will assist in field surveys, data collection, and regulatory reporting under experienced staff, gain exposure to CWA/ESA considerations, and develop skills in wildlife habitat assessments and GPS, with travel to project

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 completed college credits in biology or related field.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel for site visits.
• Experience with wildlife habitat assessments or wetland delineations is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using GPS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply your technical expertise to help solve regulatory compliance challenges.
• Support field teams in biology and wetlands surveys, habitat assessments, and delineations.
• Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and permit applications.
• Travel across Texas and the U.S. for field work.
• Develop client relationships under experienced leaders.

Skills

Biology coursework

Wetland science

Wildlife ecology

GPS technologies

Education

College coursework in life sciences

Tools

GPS

Job description

ICF is seeking an entry-level Wildlife Biologist intern for a 10-week, full-time summer internship in Texas. The hybrid role is based in Austin, with projects across Texas and the U.S., focusing on wetlands delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects.

You will assist in field surveys, data collection, and regulatory reporting under experienced staff, gain exposure to CWA/ESA considerations, and develop skills in wildlife habitat assessments and GPS, with travel to project