Summer Surface Water Quality Intern - Field & Data Analysis

Sdsoybean; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sdsoybean is offering a Summer Surface Water Quality Internship in Pierre Brookings, SD. It combines field investigations and data analysis to evaluate Fishable/Swimmable classifications for South Dakota waters. Expect hands-on monitoring, data handling, and collaboration with a team of environmental scientists.

The internship runs May–August, with field travel and overnight stays typical. Applicants should be enrolled as students and prepared for outdoor work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Interest or academic background in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and rugged terrain.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight during field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field assessments of streams and wetlands to support beneficial use classification reviews.
• Collect water quality data as part of a team of environmental scientists.
• Operate and maintain field equipment, including multi-parameter water quality meters and fish sampling gear.
• Participate in fish collection, identification, and habitat assessments.
• Conduct fieldwork in variable weather conditions and rugged terrain.
• Travel for fieldwork, including overnight stays (2–3 days per trip).
• Perform office-based tasks such as data verification using GIS tools and environmental databases.

Skills

Environmental science

Biology

Ecology

GIS software

Statistical software

Tools

GIS software

Statistical software

Job description

Sdsoybean is offering a Summer Surface Water Quality Internship in Pierre Brookings, SD. It combines field investigations and data analysis to evaluate Fishable/Swimmable classifications for South Dakota waters. Expect hands-on monitoring, data handling, and collaboration with a team of environmental scientists.

The internship runs May–August, with field travel and overnight stays typical. Applicants should be enrolled as students and prepared for outdoor work in varying conditions.