Environmental Intern

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

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 the 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 use 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.