Environmental Field Intern — Wetlands, Wildlife & Water

North American Coal; Underwood (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Job summary

North American Coal is seeking an Environmental Science, Wildlife, or Biology student for a surface mine internship. The program offers 3-month (May–Aug 2027) or 8-month (May–Dec 2027) options, designed to expose students to field and office work while advancing their degree.

Duties include vegetation assessment, wildlife monitoring, water sampling, data reporting, field measurements, and AutoCAD map production. Safety rules, MSHA compliance, and PPE are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited engineering/surveying program and in good academic standing with the college or university.
• Completed a portion of college in the associated field of study and intents on completing the degree.
• Applicants need to have a valid driver’s license
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Steel-toed Shoes

Responsibilities

• Vegetation assessment and mapping on reclaimed wetlands and shelterbelts.
• Wildlife monitoring on pre-mine and post-mine areas. Compile written and tabular data monitoring reports as required by state and federal wildlife agencies.
• Ground/Surface Water Monitoring - assist with recording levels and sampling water from several ground/surface water monitoring sites located within the vicinity of the mine.
• Assist the survey crew with fieldwork and office computations.
• Working with various forms of mine data to produce reports or studies.
• Soil Sampling and Probing – assist mine site employees with on-going soil probing and collection of soil samples.
• Produce and modify mine site maps with the use of computer program AutoCAD.
• Escort contractor around mine site to spray noxious weeds.
• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.

Skills

Plant/Wildlife identification

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering or surveying program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

North American Coal is seeking an Environmental Science, Wildlife, or Biology student for a surface mine internship. The program offers 3-month (May–Aug 2027) or 8-month (May–Dec 2027) options, designed to expose students to field and office work while advancing their degree.

Duties include vegetation assessment, wildlife monitoring, water sampling, data reporting, field measurements, and AutoCAD map production. Safety rules, MSHA compliance, and PPE are required.