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Your Expertise.

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Experience new challenges, new landscapes, and new opportunities with SWCA.

We work best at the intersection of people, progress, and the natural world.

For more than 45 years, we’ve been recognized as leaders in environmental consulting. Our experts, just like you, partner with clients to navigate environmental challenges to preserve natural and cultural resources while enabling projects that positively impact people today.

Our projects take us to exciting places—picturesque outdoor landscapes, bustling cities, and historic small towns. Join us.

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Why People Love Working Here

Workplace Flexibility

Work where you work best—home, field, office, or all three. Flexibility isn’t a perk, it’s key to how we support people and clients.

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Two field workers sit in underbrush, working from a paper notebook.

We want employee-owners to work where they work best. Whether that be at home, in the field, at the office, or a combination of all the above, workplace flexibility is a cornerstone of our culture. It’s not just a perk – it’s a strategic imperative that meets the needs of our team and our clients.

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Local Expertise with Global Reach

Nationwide perspective, local know-how—our teams deliver smart, regional solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.

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Two SWCA employees with safety vests and hard hats working in the field, near a wind turbine.

Our network of offices and professionals provide a global perspective, while our local teams are the experts on regional ecosystems, regulations, and community needs. This combination ensures that every project benefits from tailored solutions that leverage global reach and local expertise to deliver the best outcomes for clients and the environment.

Where We Operate

Make An Impact

Make a lasting impact—your daily work helps protect species, restore habitats, and shape a more sustainable, innovative future.

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Two people kneeling in the snow to take a picture of a bird wing.

Contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape a better world through your day-to-day work. Whether you’re assessing impacts to protected species, restoring critical habitats, discovering and preserving cultural resources, engineering creative solutions, or helping organizations become more sustainable, your work drives tangible, lasting change. With access to cutting-edge resources and experts, you are empowered to innovate and make a difference for generations to come.

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Work with the Brightest

Work with top experts, apply cutting-edge solutions, and grow your skills while tackling the world’s most critical challenges.

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Man examines the Galapagos Flycatcher bird in his hand.

Learn from and work alongside leading scientists and professionals. Apply advanced research and innovative solutions and expand your expertise. The best work with the best to tackle critical challenges in our world.

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Give Back to Your Communities

Your community is our community. SWCA offers paid time off to volunteer—solo or with teammates at local SWCA Gives Back events.

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Seven people pose near a tree with new mulch, and a wheelbarrow.

Your community is our community. SWCA provides employees with paid time off to volunteer, whether independently or alongside colleagues at locally organized Gives Back events.

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1,700+

Employees

41%

Work remotely to accommodate different work styles

100%

Employee Owned

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Who We Hire

Come join us—where your work helps protect natural and cultural resources and supports projects that truly matter to people’s lives.

We’re a team of curious minds, problem-solvers, and get-it-done types who care about making a difference. This is environmental consulting with heart, grit, and purpose. Let’s do some good, together.

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Accounting / Finance
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Administrative / Logistics
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Air Quality
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Compliance Services
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Consulting
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Cultural Resources / Archaeology
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Engineering
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Environmental Inspection / Compliance
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Environmental Planning / Permitting
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GIS / CADD
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Human Resources
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Internships
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IT / Information Technology
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Marketing
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Natural Resources / Biology / Ecology
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Oil & Gas
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Operational Management
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Paleontology
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Water Resources
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Other
Employee Owned

SWCA has been proudly 100% Employee-Owned for 25 years. Unlike private equity owned or publicly traded firms that often focus on short-term gains, employee ownership empowers us to make decisions that benefit our employees, clients, and communities for the long haul.

Thrive with OneSWCA

Thriving means feeling a sense of belonging and having the tools to grow and succeed.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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Everyone belongs. Every voice matters.

Our strength is in our differences. When people from all walks of life come together, we create better ideas and stronger teams. We’re committed to a culture where diverse perspectives are part of everything we do.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Bring your goals. Let’s achieve them together.

Your career is a journey, and we’re here to support it with tools, training, and resources. At SWCA, we’re Always Learning—growing our skills, exploring new ideas, and supporting your goals every step of the way.
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Your wellbeing, our priority. Total rewards for you

At SWCA, we care about you—both in and out of the workplace. Our people are the heart of what we do and the reason why we offer thoughtful benefits designed to support your health, wellness, and work-life balance.
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Upcoming Events

Discover career opportunities, learn about life at SWCA, and explore how you can make your mark. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’d love to say hello.

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Mar
30
Talent Acquisition

ACP’s 2026 Siting & Permitting Conference

March 30
Aurora, CO
Event Details
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Apr
23
Talent Acquisition

AEP 2026 State Conference: Sands to Shores- Pathways to Thriving Communities

April 23
San Diego, CA
Event Details

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Recruitment Team

Events
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FAQs

Talent Community

Accommodations

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

Transparency in Coverage Information

Under the Transparency in Coverage Rule, issued in 2020 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of the Treasury, health plans who sponsor employee benefit plans and health insurance issuers must publish two separate MRFs.

In Network: Negotiated rates for all covered items and services between the plan or issuer and in-network providers
Out of Network: Allowed amount paid to, and billed charges from, out-of-network providers for all covered services within a 90-day period

The links below lead to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze data more easily.

Aetna: Machine Readable Files (MRFs) – Aetna
HMSA: Transparency in Coverage: Machine-readable Files
Kaiser Permanente: Transparency In Pricing Machine-Readable Files | Kaiser Permanente

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