Environmental Intern

Milwaukee Succeeds; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

TRC is seeking highly motivated Environmental Interns for a paid Summer 2027 program in our West Allis, WI office. The role pairs fieldwork with desk tasks, including wetlands work, data collection, and reporting under supervision of project managers and engineers.

The position runs June–August 2027 with a potential transition to full-time after graduation. Applicants should be pursuing relevant natural resource degrees, have a GPA of 3.0+, and be comfortable working outdoors in varied

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Associate Degree in Natural Resource Ecology and Management; Environmental Science; Environmental Biology or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Comfort in the outdoors and ability to maintain a positive attitude during year‑round field work in varied weather.
• Excellent communication, writing, and data collection skills; detail oriented and proactive.
• Strong data collection, technical writing and communication skills.
• Collaborative, organized, self‑motivated, detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Earth.
• Honest, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Interest in Ecology, environmental science, biology, botany, wetlands.
• Self-starter with good word processing skills.
• Work outside in challenging conditions, hiking on uneven terrain carrying ~20 lbs of gear.

Responsibilities

• Office tasks and field tasks will vary with workload and active projects.
• Draft wetland delineation reports; prepare for field work; desktop reviews for wetlands, waterways, and threatened/endangered species; IPaC submissions; desktop analyses.
• Assist with wetland delineations, wildlife and plant surveys, and other fieldwork; document research and field investigations.
• Perform water quality sampling, vegetation mapping, or brownfield fieldwork; support field leads and deployments.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance projects.
• Other tasks as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Data collection

Detail oriented

Education

NR Ecology/Env Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

Job description

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental Interns for our Summer 2027 intern program out of our West Allis, WI Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2027 (flexible).

This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.

Responsibilities

• The internship will require a combination of office tasks and field tasks that will vary over the period of the internship depending on workload and types of projects that are active at the time.
• Some examples of office tasks may include drafting wetland delineation reports, preparing for field work, completing desktop reviews for wetlands, waterways, and threatened and endangered species, submitting project areas through the IPaC system, completing desktop critical issues analyses for potential developments, preparing and reviewing health and safety documentation, and similar tasks.
• Examples of field tasks may include completing wetland and waterway delineations in the field, operating a GPS unit and collecting data in the field, digging soil pits to check hydric soils, assisting with cultural resources surveys (as needed), assisting with botanical surveys, hiking long distances (2+ miles) over uneven terrain to survey for environmental resources, and similar tasks.
• Assist on current environmental permitting and compliance projects.
• Assist with wetland delineations, wildlife and plant surveys, and other biological fieldwork.
• Document research and field investigations, including surveying and data recovery.
• Perform water quality sampling, vegetation mapping, or brownfield fieldwork.
• Support for field leads, field deployments, field inspections, etc.
• Support additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Juniors or seniors pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Natural Resource Ecology and Management; Environmental Science; Environmental Biology or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Comfort in the outdoors and ability to maintain a positive attitude during year-round field work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, word processing / writing skills, ability to complete field work in harsh and uncomfortable conditions, detail oriented, motivated, takes initiative.
• Excellent data collection, technical writing and communication skills.
• Collaborative, organized, self-motivated, detail orientated person.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Earth.
• Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow.
• The preferred candidate should have a strong interest in Ecology, environmental science, biology, botany, and/or wetland science.
• Should be motivated and a self-starter, detail-oriented, and good word processing skills.
• A primary requirement of the position will be to work outside in conditions that can be uncomfortable or challenging, such as hot temperatures, rainy/wet conditions, and hiking for long periods on uneven terrain while carrying ~20 lbs of gear.

*Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record.

Benefits* TRC ensures that interns/trainees receive benefits in accordance with the laws of their state or country of residence.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available onTRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
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