Environmental Services Internship

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc • Waukesha, WI

21h

About The Position

Are you ready to launch your career in environmental services with a dynamic, employee-owned team? Join Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. and gain hands-on experience working on municipal, civil, agricultural, or water resources projects that make a real impact in local communities. We’re seeking enthusiastic student interns who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a supportive environment.

As an intern, you’ll participate in environmental field work, perform desktop analysis, and support regulatory compliance efforts while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and ecologists on projects that improve water quality and community infrastructure. Your work will directly support project success and our mission of building better communities. Experience the benefits of a culture that values learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

Apply now for a May to August internship and jumpstart your engineering career!

What You’ll Gain
Practical experience on real-world environmental and water resources projects
Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on mentorship and professional development
Exposure to a variety of project types, including municipal stormwater, watershed planning, and natural resource assessments
Opportunities to work alongside engineers, scientists, biologists, and GIS professionals

Requirements

• Pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Water Resources, or a related field
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with project managers and team members to ensure project success
• Basic math skills for measurements and estimations
• Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop-level environmental screening and research using websites, technical resources, historic water quality data, watershed information, prior studies, stream characterization, and agency guidance documents.
• Utilize GIS and mapping resources to evaluate wetlands, floodplains, waterways, soils, environmental corridors, and cultural or historic resources.
• Perform water quality sampling, including NR 151 infiltration testing and illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) outfall inspections.
• Participate in field inspections and site visits to evaluate outfalls, stream conditions, erosion control practices, streambank stabilization sites, wetlands, habitat conditions, invasive species, and stormwater facilities.
• Utilize mobile field technology (GPS, tablets, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar tools) to collect and document environmental field data.
• Collect accurate field data and prepare sampling reports, datasheets, photo logs, narratives, and electronic reporting forms.
• Assist with preparation of site-specific and watershed-based studies, including municipal stormwater management, TMDL support, watershed planning, pollutant trading, and adaptive management efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree