Job Description

Internship – Environmental Planning for Environmental Consulting

Location: Portland, OR

Compensation: $23.00 / hour

About Anchor QEA

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm dedicated to transforming the environment and our communities with integrity and a unique vibe. With over 500 employees 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 exceptional client service and a financially strong company. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

The Internship Opportunity

Anchor QEA is seeking interns across a broad range of practice areas for our 2026 Internship Program. This opportunity offers a combination of hands-on experience and a structured learning environment:

• Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork (potentially required, depending on project needs) and a defined Capstone Project within their scope of study.
• Opportunities for exposure to other service areas within the firm.
• Collaboration with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks.
• Gaining insight into the world of professional consulting.

By the conclusion of the program, interns will have a solid understanding of environmental consulting. Interns will be required to regularly come into an office.

What We Are Looking For

• Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a field related to one of our areas of expertise, specifically:
  • Environmental Planning and Management (e.g., urban design, landscape architecture, sustainability, historic preservation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A project management mindset to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Desire to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals.
• A balance of a professional attitude while having fun.

Key Responsibilities

Interns will primarily deliver a defined Capstone Project with assistance from senior engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals. To support this goal, interns may be asked to:

• Support implementation of remedial investigations/feasibility studies and design evaluations.
• Conduct research and analysis around prospective clients, trends, strategies, and industries.
• Assist with field planning, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist with research and data entry for new business initiatives.
• Partner to complete field sampling activities (in-water and/or on land), including project field documentation and supporting preparation of figures and tables for project deliverables.
• Conduct various field activities, including collection of sediment, soil, water, air, waste, or biota samples.
• Complete OSHA HAZWOPER training as required.
• Update documents, calendars, schedules, and weekly statuses.

2026 Internship Program Timeline

Further details will be provided during the interview process.

How to Apply

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page:

https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Work Environment & Culture

Expect a collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.

Diversity & Inclusion

Anchor QEA works 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 Contingency

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