About the role#
Ulteig is seeking a seasonal Environmental Intern to support environmental compliance and due diligence efforts for public and private clients. This role provides hands-on exposure to environmental analysis, regulatory compliance, and field investigations. You will support new and ongoing projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to help balance development with the protection of natural and cultural resources.
What you'll do#
- Participate on multidisciplinary project teams to prepare environmental documentation, including NEPA documents, wetland delineation reports, biological assessments, environmental site assessments, and noise analysis and permit applications.
- Review, interpret, and summarize environmental and field data for ongoing investigations, monitoring, and mitigation efforts.
- Assist with fieldwork efforts such as wildlife, botanical, water resource, and environmental surveys.
- Communicate scientific and technical information clearly to project teams.
- Contribute to written environmental reports and supporting materials.
- Support public and private clients with environmental permitting, coordination, and compliance activities.
- Work within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets while maintaining quality standards.
- Build professional relationships through collaboration with internal teams and client support.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in progress in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental policy, biology, wildlife management, natural resources management, or a related field.
- Interest in NEPA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), CERCLA, and RCRA.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience with GIS tools, such as ArcGIS Pro or Field Maps, is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate a 4-wheel drive pickup.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day in rough terrain and up to 10 miles per day in flat terrain.
- Ability to perform physically demanding field tasks using basic tools like shovels.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and travel frequently for fieldwork, including overnight stays.
- Must be available to work full-time during Summer 2027.
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Locations: Bismarck, North Dakota; Fargo, North Dakota; Greenwood Village, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Ulteig
Ulteig provides design engineering, program management, and technical services for infrastructure projects. Founded in 1944, the company operates in the power, renewables, transportation, and water sectors. It is an employee-owned firm based in Fargo, North Dakota. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and serves public and private clients across the country.
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