King County International Airport- Environmental Science Graduate Intern

Job Summary

King County International Airport (KCIA) is seeking a graduate level intern to work in collaboration with KCIA's Engineering team’s Environmental section. In this position, you will gain hands‑on experience in airport environmental compliance, industrial stormwater permitting, industrial monitoring, green energy, infrastructure design, and interdisciplinary team planning to accomplish the airport’s environmental stewardship goals.

• Perform site inspections and stormwater sampling for compliance with NPDES permit
• Update digital files and create new media for communicating environmental projects and solutions
• Perform basic research of equipment and basic data calculations
• Assist in organizing and verifying consultant/contractors project documents
• Assist with site cleanup activities including the Lower Duwamish stormwater system line cleanings, source control sampling and tracing
• Provide input for revisions to the airport Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan
• Attend meetings and planning sessions
• Participate in green maintenance and landscape planning to offset airport carbon emissions
• Perform general office support and maintain records for assigned work unit
• Respond to inquiries from airport staff and consultants regarding work
• Airport environmental data collection, QA/QC, and/or reporting

• Enrolled in a graduate level master’s or doctorate program with focus on Environmental Science, including prior coursework in Environmental or Natural Sciences from an accredited institution
• Competent in using Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Knowledge of basic GIS and AutoCAD applications
• Basic familiarity with environmental cleanup methodologies, green infrastructure and landscape principles, and State and Federal environmental regulations
• Familiarity with map types, Google Earth imagery, and other GIS applications
• Skilled in working effectively and cooperatively with internal and external customers from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism while performing work in public and online settings
• Passionate and willing to work in a team environment and independently

Currently enrolled in a graduate level master’s or doctorate program with focus on Environmental Science and prior coursework in Environmental or Natural Sciences from an accredited institution.

Up to one‑year internship starting a week after the 2026 school year ends. Part‑time/Full‑time hours: 20–40 hours per week depending on student availability.

This team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office and telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will depend on business needs. The primary onsite location is at King County International Airport Terminal Building—7277 Perimeter Road S., Seattle, WA 98108. Employees must reside in Washington state and be within a reasonable distance to the worksite.

This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Karina Cordova, HR Analyst – email: kcordova, phone: 206‑848‑0395.