Environmental Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

POET • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineering Intern supports POET’s mission to convert renewable resources into energy and other valuable goods. The internship provides first-hand experience with environmental compliance, including permitting, wetland evaluations, researching regulations, and working with outside vendors. POET provides professional training and mentorship to help interns succeed and prepare for a career in environmental engineering. This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for Summer 2027.

The intern provides environmental support to design and construction projects and other POET groups and facilities. The role involves analyzing and summarizing data related to pollutant controls and releases, preparing training and guidance documents, and promoting safe behavior and environmental compliance. The position operates in an office environment, using a personal computer in an open-concept workspace intended to support communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Junior- or senior-level student pursuing a bachelor's degree in an Engineering program.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with a sense of urgency that drives results.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental permitting and compliance for design and construction projects.
• Support air permitting for new synthetic minor and PSD sources.
• Assist with Title V operating permits and air permit renewals and modifications for existing facilities in support of operational compliance.
• Assist with NPDES permits for industrial wastewater, storm water discharge permits, and pollution prevention plan development and implementation.
• Assist with potable well and public water supply permits.
• Assist with 401 Water Certifications and 404 permits or Nationwide permits for activities in a wetland or floodway.
• Assist with FAA permitting.
• Help prepare training and guidance documents related to environmental regulations.
• Analyze and summarize data pertaining to pollutant controls and releases.
• Provide environmental support to other POET groups and facilities.
• Foster safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.

Benefits

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Professional training and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern