What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Resiliency Co-Op (Spring 2026) position at Weston & Sampson?
Weston & Sampson’s climate resilience team is rapidly growing, and we are seeking a Spring 2026 Climate Resiliency Co-Op/Intern to join us! Our team is made up of professionals in engineering, environmental science, planning, and geospatial technologies who collaborate on a wide variety of projects. These include resilient waterfront and park design, transportation and utility infrastructure, watershed and stormwater management, and municipal climate action planning.
This position is based out of our offices in Reading MA, with opportunities to support projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
W Hat You’ll Do
Students will be assisting the engineering staff with project related tasks but including:
Overview
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
#entrylevelprofessionals
This position is based out of our offices in Reading MA, with opportunities to support projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
W Hat You’ll Do
Students will be assisting the engineering staff with project related tasks but including:
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to analyze geospatial and climate datasets to support vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning.
- Use ArcGIS Pro, ArcPy, and Python to automate workflows, process large spatial datasets, and build decision-support tools.
- Prepare high-quality maps, graphics, reports, and presentations for technical and community audiences.
- Contribute to climate adaptation design projects by integrating geospatial and climate data into planning and engineering solutions.
- Support stakeholder workshops and community meetings by developing materials and providing technical input.
- Assist project managers with technical analyses, project documents, and related tasks. Perform other related work as required, including field data collection using GPS or mobile apps (e.g., Survey123).
- Currently Enrolled in a Bachelors degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, GIS, or a related field
- Students with 2 years of coursework completed are preferred
- Familiarity with geospatial data analysis and data processing using Python.
- Introductory knowledge in Python (with ArcPy), ArcGIS Pro, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Online (web maps, dashboards, StoryMaps) is desirable but not required.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical content to engineers, planners, and the public.
- A good work ethic, creativity, and eagerness to learn new tools and methods.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as required
Overview
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
#entrylevelprofessionals
Salary : $22 - $26