Internship – Business Management for Environmental Consulting

Job Description

Internship – Business Management for Environmental Consulting

Location: Seattle, WA / Irvine, CA / Hybrid
Compensation: $23.00 / hour

What Is the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a highly motivated Business Management Intern to support strategic growth, financial planning, and market analysis across our environmental practice. This internship is specifically designed for MBA students who desire hands-on exposure to real-world strategy and financial decision-making within a mission-driven, technically complex organization.

The intern will work directly with senior leadership to analyze current positioning, identify trends shaping our markets, and help inform decisions that will strategically position the firm for sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond. The internship culminates in an executive-facing capstone project that integrates market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic insights directly tied to our environmental business.

What Are We Looking For?

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program, preferably with a focus in strategy, finance, analytics, or operations.
• Demonstrated experience building and interpreting analytical or financial models (e.g., forecasting and scenario analysis).
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis) and strong financial modeling skills; familiarity with client resource management systems or PowerBI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort structuring ambiguous problems using incomplete or imperfect data.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize technical or quantitative information into clear business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a project management mindset, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Interest in environmental restoration, climate resilience, or funding-driven public-sector markets.
• Professional, collaborative approach—with a sense of curiosity and fun along the way.

What Are the Responsibilities?

The core responsibility is to deliver a structured, data-driven capstone project that informs growth strategy, investment decisions, or market positioning. To support this overarching goal, the Business Management Intern may be asked to:

• Partner with the Market Growth Initiative Leader to conduct market research, competitive analysis, and funding stream assessments supporting targeted growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leader to connect market insights with financial performance for pipeline, sales, backlog, and revenue trends.
• Analyze historical and current financial performance by market segment and identify risks and opportunities tied to revenue realization.
• Assist in evaluating organic growth opportunities and support preliminary assessment of potential merger and acquisition (M&A) targets, including financial and strategic considerations.
• Analyze client resource management and sales pipeline data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support development and review of financial and scenario-based models used for investment and growth planning.
• Prepare clear, concise analyses and presentations for senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct research on prospective clients, industries, funding programs, and emerging market trends in resilience and restoration.
• Assist with data analysis, synthesis, and report development related to strategic initiatives.

What Can You Expect?

• Real impact: Your work will directly inform leadership decisions tied to growth, investment, and market positioning.
• Senior-level exposure: Work closely with firm leadership and technical experts across multiple disciplines.
• Strategic depth: Gain hands-on experience in strategy, FP&A, market analysis, and M&A screening.
• Mission-driven work: Contribute to projects that protect communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
• Capstone-driven: Leave with a tangible, executive-level project that demonstrates real-world strategy and financial analysis experience.
• Purpose: A collaborative environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm focused on transforming the environment and our communities, with integrity and vibe. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is to be an innovative, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts.

We believe engaged staff leads to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.