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The Department of Transportation, Northwest Region is recruiting for an Environmental Intern (environmental analysis & Review Specialist) for Summer 2026! This internship will be a 2 year internship program (going through May 2028). This internship will be headquartered at and required to work from the regional office located in Eau Claire, WI. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview. WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide: A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements; A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals and overall well-being; LTE positions assist in the development of your skills and experience and offer growth potential via opportunities to join our team in a permanent role! For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work. Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too. We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities. Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.
Job Responsibility:
Work with wetland mitigation and aid in environmental office duties
Work with all phases of this process, identifying existing wetlands, determining wetland losses, the creation/restoration of new wetlands, and the reporting of wetland losses from new sites
Tracking various environmental aspects and commitments in a spreadsheet/database
Identifying wetland communities and delineating boundaries between wetlands and uplands
Identifying a great variety of grasses, sedges, plants, shrubs, and trees of both wetland and upland habitats
Monitoring ground and surface water levels
Identifying wetland soil characteristics
Compiling the information obtained in the field
Compiling information from other sources (like consultants)
Communicating information about losses and how those losses are mitigated to regulatory agencies, the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers
Maintaining detailed accurate records to comply with the mitigation requirements
Record/file management
Tracking various environmental aspects
Requirements:
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or a similar software
Experience doing fieldwork
Experience working as a member of a team
Experience providing administrative support (such as emailing, researching, document management, etc.)
Legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without agency sponsorship)
At least 18 years of age at the time the internship program begins (May 2026)
Currently enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year, or graduate school
What we offer:
Casual office atmosphere
Flexible work schedules
Telework options depending on the position’s requirements
Free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals and overall well-being
Growth potential via opportunities to join our team in a permanent role