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43413BR

Requisition ID:

43413BR

Business Unit:

TSU

Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking an intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. You will work with a dynamic team of industry-leading professionals supporting a diverse portfolio of hazard mitigation, natural disaster recovery, policy, and resilience planning projects with FEMA and local, state or industrial clients. In this role, you will assist our team with various projects and tasks, including research, data collection, and data analysis.

Under the direction of engineering and planning management staff, this position will:

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 the above tasks.

Support the implementation of hazard mitigation, disaster recovery and resilience planning programs for FEMA, state, and local clients.

Perform data analysis, use of GIS Systems, and other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Job Title:

Climate Resiliency and Planning Intern (Summer 2026!)

Group:

PSF

Employment Type:

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in Bachelors or Masters program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

The ideal candidate for this position is Planning, Emergency Management, Policy, Engineering or Science student.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?:

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

California - San Francisco

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

0%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Temporary

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences, including technical staff, policymakers, and the public.

Ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative data to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from academic, governmental, and industry sources.

Ability to think critically, identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, and consider alternate perspectives, applying logic and reasoning to solve problems and recommend improvements.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Additional Compensation:

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:

Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.07

Pay Range Maximum:

$39.36

Additional Pay Range Information:

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.

Massachusetts Applicants:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.