Environmental Services Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• Provide support for projects involving environmental site characterization, environmental remediation, and environmental compliance.
• Work as a field technician to complete wetland and stream delineations, vegetation inventories, wildlife/bird surveys, and habitat assessments.
• Assist with data management and preparation of design documents, permit packages, work plans, reports, tables, and figures.
• Coordinate with subcontracted laboratories and drillers.
• Administrative tasks (file management, budget tracking, document control and distribution, etc.)

Requirements

• An interest in ecosystems, wetlands, biology, environmental remediation, and the outdoors is essential.
• Experience in, or an interest in learning, sampling techniques (soil, groundwater, surface water), as well as testing/sampling protocols.
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in remote areas for extended periods is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, and walking in rough, uneven terrain.
• Must be comfortable with computers and handheld GPS.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Experience in, or an interest in, identifying common Alaska plant species and/or describing soil horizons.
• Experience or interest in mining environmental monitoring and permitting is a plus.
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team’s safety is important.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong notetaking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance