Climate Resiliency and Planning Intern (Jun 2026)

Join CDM Smith as a Climate Resiliency and Planning Intern supporting hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, and resilience planning projects with FEMA and other clients.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support developing options and analysis papers, fact sheets, and other internal and external-facing documents.
• Support data evaluation tasks to develop program efficiencies and improvements.
• Use Benefit-Cost Analysis tools.
• Prepare analysis, summaries, and presentation material based on assigned tasks.
• Support the implementation of hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, and resilience planning programs for FEMA, state, and local clients.
• Perform data analysis, use GIS systems, and complete other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications and skills:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Preferred U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a FEMA badge, including a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Ideal candidates are students in Planning, Emergency Management, Policy, Engineering, or Science.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for diverse audiences including technical staff, policymakers, and the public.
• Ability to work with qualitative and quantitative data from academic, governmental, and industry sources.
• Critical thinking skills to identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, and recommend improvements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $21.07 to $39.36 per hour, varying by geographic location and candidate experience.
• Discretionary bonuses may apply.

Training & Development

CDM Smith supports employee learning and growth in a challenging and progressive work environment.

Career Progression

CDM Smith provides career opportunities across various disciplines and geographic locations with diverse projects.

How to Apply

• Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to protected characteristics.
• Background checks and drug testing may be required after an offer is made.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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