Environmental Consulting Intern

About the role

Wood is currently recruiting for a motivated Environmental Consulting Intern to join our diverse team of professionals. Ideally, the role will be seated in our Austin or Houston, TX offices, but we will consider other Texas locations for the right candidate. This role supports scopes of work in the wind, solar, and battery storage industries and involves regular interaction with team members across at least five countries. The intern will support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects through feasibility, pre‑construction, and construction phases with a focus on environmental and permitting aspects. The position acts as a consultant supporting solar PV, onshore wind, storage, and green hydrogen scopes as part of a project development team. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with immediate availability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field studies, including wetland delineations, protected species habitat assessments, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in diverse and challenging Texas landscapes.
• Support the delivery of renewable energy project development scopes in accordance with predefined budgets, deadlines, and quality requirements.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data, create maps, and evaluate potential constraints on renewable energy development.
• Author and contribute to technical documents, reports, and permit applications.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are integral to project delivery and task execution.
• Support environmental permitting efforts with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical and logistical support to Wood and subcontractor field personnel.
• Regularly and accurately report project status to Renewable Energy management.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and deliver renewable energy project scopes for clients.
• Assist in business development activities and help secure new opportunities for the company.
• Support the development and implementation of new tools, processes, and systems to ensure effective project execution and delivery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance regarding data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is an asset).
• Ability to work in both field and office settings, with willingness to conduct regular fieldwork in varied terrain and all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated interest in the renewable energy sector.
• Solid understanding of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Proficiency in GIS software and applications.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to completing work.
• Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for data analysis and solution identification.
• Proactive team communication, issue identification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of lessons‑learned logs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); knowledge of SharePoint, PowerPoint, PowerApps, and PowerBI is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license for use within the United States.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. without sponsorship from Wood.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower‑carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara—a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.