Client Services Intern - Power & Energy

Are you interested in a career within business development? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Client Services Intern - Power & Energy for Summer 2025 to support our offices and various other projects within the group. SWCA's Client Services internship position will provide the opportunity to develop a better understanding of our environmental consulting business and the business development profession.

This position will have reporting and communication requirements to our Client Services Vice President, Power & Energy. This position can be based in any SWCA office, and we will consider both office and remote-based candidates.

Client Services Intern positions require a demonstrated interest in clientele interface, a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and good communication skills. These positions provide great opportunities for a business development student to enter and launch a career within their field, supported by leadership focused on the professional development of team members.

This internship will occur during the summer 2025 (June 2nd - August 15^th). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2025 will be considered and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. In addition to project work, the internship program includes regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders.

This is a paid, full-time internship with a competitive rate of $18.90 per hour.

Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Assist in the preparation of client services documents for a variety of environmental clients including federal, state and local governments.
• Provide assistance on diverse types of business development projects, especially related to energy generation (solar, wind, BESS).
• Support and resolve administrative activities by maintaining communication flow and serving as a liaison for the Client Services team.
• Interface with Clients and internal employees to ensure outstanding customer service.
• Learn how SWCA advises clients on federal and state regulatory issues for projects across the company's service area.
• Work closely with clients, directors, and vice presidents throughout the company to promote SWCA's business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in a business development related field with coursework in business, marketing, sales, economics, communications, public relations, or something similar, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2023. Or equivalent experience.
• Applicants that are pursuing a master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
• Basic knowledge of sales techniques, negotiations strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working within the environmental industry particularly in energy generation.
• Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Prior leadership experience within a client interfacing position.

WhyWork at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this remote-based internship can expect an hourly rate of $18.90 per hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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