Intern - Environmental Specialist

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. • Kennewick, WA

4d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Montana-Dakota Utilities offers this part-time internship to provide students with practical, on-the-job experience related to their studies and to identify potential future candidates. The internship is based in Kennewick, Washington, for up to 20 hours per week, with a minimum commitment of one semester. It is intended for students at least in their second year of an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. The intern will prioritize safety for themselves and others and may assist with environmental and emissions data analysis, technical research and documentation, Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) data analysis, methane-reduction opportunities, environmental compliance work, and special projects. Limited travel or field-site work may be involved. Hourly wage: $24–$28. Application deadline: November 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. CST.

Requirements

• Must be at least a second-year student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Must take measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from cyberattacks, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyzing environmental and emissions data for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) data and document related procedures.
• Research methane-reduction strategies and emerging technologies.
• Assess environmental software for reporting and data-management capabilities.
• Support Environmental Compliance projects, workshops, documentation, and administrative tasks.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Prioritize safety in day-to-day work for self and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed