Intern - Environmental Specialist

Montana-Dakota Utilities is excited to provide on-the-job experiences for students to apply their field of study and identify potential candidates for future opportunities in our company.  This internship will provide students in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related fields the with real world work experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for placing safety as a #1 priority in a day-to-day work routine for self and others.

This is a part-time internship based in Kennewick, WA, for up to 20 hours per week, with a minimum commitment of one semester. Candidates must be at least second-year students pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. The position may support GHG emissions data review and analysis, technical research and documentation, Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) data analysis, evaluation of methane and emissions-reduction opportunities, and other tasks and special projects as assigned. The role may also involve limited travel or field-site work.

• Must be at least a second-year student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with major in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related field of study. 

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license. 

The internship will provide the opportunity to assist in the following areas based on company needs:

• Assist and analyze 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.

Hourly Wage: $24-28

Deadline to apply: November 19, 2026 @ 11am CST

MDUGhumanresources@mdu.com