2027 Summer Intern, Wildlife Biologist (Environmental Science)

Location: Hybrid from Austin, Texas, with field work throughout Texas and the United States. Extended field assignments and overnight travel of up to one week may be required. No housing or relocation assistance is provided.

Salary: $34,564–$58,758 per year based on full-time employment.

Company

hirify.global is an advisory and technology services provider supporting clients with complex environmental, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges.

What you will do

• Conduct wetland delineations, biological surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and functional assessments.
• Support field efforts across Texas and the United States, including work at varied project sites and ecological landscapes.
• Assess environmental impacts and prepare technical reports.
• Support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans.
• Apply knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and federal and state regulations.
• Develop client relationships and collaborate with biologists, project managers, and technical experts.

Requirements

• At least 30 completed college credits by the start date in biology, natural resource sciences, wetland science, wildlife, ecology, botany, forestry, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods, often with limited mobile phone reception.
• Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips of up to one week.
• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills, including the ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback.
• Texas-based candidates are preferred due to the location of field work.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting wildlife habitat assessments, biological surveys, wetland delineations, WOTUS-related environmental permitting, or related environmental field services.
• Experience using GPS technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity.
• Flexible work arrangements and support for work-life balance where the role allows.
• Exposure to diverse projects, clients, peers, and geographies.
• Access to leaders and technical experts for learning and professional development.
• Support for developing business and project management skills.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and completed application directly; a cover letter is optional.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodations during the application process.