Environmental Intern

The Falkirk Mining Company; Underwood (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K & Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Intern Fees Paid (approval required)

Housing Stipend

Job summary

The Falkirk Mining Company in Iowa - Underwood is offering an internship for Environmental Science, Wildlife, or Biology students. The 3- or 8-month programs provide exposure to field and office tasks at a surface coal mine, with duties spanning vegetation mapping, wildlife monitoring, water sampling, and AutoCAD map production.

Participants must be enrolled in an accredited program, have a valid driver's license, and be able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited engineering/surveying program
• Completed a portion of college in the associated field of study
• 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

Microsoft Office

Outdoor work ability

Steel-toed Shoes

Education

Engineering/Surveying program (enrolled)

Partial college completion in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This career site is for external applicants only.

Employee Type: Intern (Trainee)This program is designed for students currently pursuing a two- or four-year degree, who have completed a portion of their curriculum, and will be completing their program after the internship experience. It is not designed for graduates. Falkirk looks at this position as an opportunity to expose an Environmental Science, Wildlife, or Biology student to a varied field and office experience. At the same time Falkirk will utilize the individual time to accomplish tasks that will benefit the operation. The successful applicant will require knowledge of plant/wildlife identification and the use of taxonomic keys. They should have strong computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD are a plus).

3-month position (May 2027 through August 2027)

8-month position (May 2027 through December 2027)

Job Description

Duties / Tasks

Duties at the surface coal mine will be wide and varied, based on needs of the operation. These duties may include all or some of the following:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K & Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Intern Fees Paid (approval required)
• Housing Stipend

Starting Salary

$25.88 - $29.11 (Hourly)

Starting Date

May of 2027

End Date

August of 2027 or December of 2027

For additional questions contact

Libby Werth

[phone] or [e-mail]

Tara Berger

[phone] or [e-mail]

Annette Presser

[phone] or [e-mail]

Analysis of Physical Demands for Position

• Intermittent:None
  
• Occasionally (0 -1/3 of workday): Climbing stairs, and lowered work/standing.
  
• Frequently (1/3 - 2/3 of workday):Sitting, walking floor to waist lift (35 lbs.), waist to eye lift (35 lbs.), bilaterial carry (35 lbs.), unilateral carry (35 lbs.), and push and pull (35 lbs.)
  
• Continually (2/3-3/3 of workday):none

NOTE

This position requires working rotating shifts. The role involves approximately 80% indoor work and 20% outdoor work. Employees must be able to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to steel-toe boots, safety glasses, a hard hat, face shield, and respirator. Must also successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and the applicable Job Function Test (JFT).

Advertising and Application dates

September 11, 2026 - November 1, 2026

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.