Location
field, Cottage Grove, WI, United States
Salary
$46k – $54k/yr
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Entry with Degree
Required skills
Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities:
About the Role
ATC is looking for a Environmental Intern-Field Biology & Ecology Intern to join our team for the summer. This role will support critical environmental work in our transmission corridors by conducting field surveys for pollinator species, contributing to permitting and compliance efforts, and building hands-on experience in sustainable infrastructure development. This is a great opportunity for students with a strong interest in ecology, conservation, and utility-scale environmental work.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys to identify and monitor endangered and threatened butterfly and other pollinator species in transmission line corridors (80–90% of time)
- Support environmental review and permitting processes with biological data and field observations (5–10%)
- Perform data entry and reporting for ecological fieldwork, including GIS mapping and online documentation (5–10%)
- Collaborate with utility industry professionals and environmental consultants through project work and networking
What You’ll Bring
You’re a student working toward a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas (or a related field):
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Conservation
- Natural Resources
You’re curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about conservation and sustainability. You enjoy working outdoors, collecting data, and contributing to environmental solutions that align with the needs of energy infrastructure.
Essential Responsibilities:
Why ATC as an Intern
- Purpose-Driven Work: Your work matters. As an intern at ATC, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that help power everyday life and support the future of the electric grid.
- People-Centric Culture: We are difference makers. At ATC, you'll work alongside supportive teammates who value collaboration, encourage questions, and are invested in helping you succeed.
- Flexibility & Balance: We understand that academics, extracurriculars, and personal commitments are important. Our internship experience is designed to provide flexibility while helping you gain valuable professional experience.
- Learning & Development: Internships at ATC are built around growth. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive guidance from experienced professionals, and develop skills that prepare you for future career opportunities.
- Real-World Experience: From day one, you'll work on meaningful assignments, participate in team discussions, and contribute ideas that make an impact. We believe the best learning happens through doing.
- Innovation in Action: The energy industry is evolving, and ATC plays a critical role in shaping its future. As an intern, you'll gain exposure to industry challenges, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions that support a reliable electric grid.
- Connections That Last: Build relationships with professionals across the organization, expand your network, and gain insights into a variety of career paths within the energy industry.
- A Shared Future: We're committed to creating an environment where interns can learn, contribute, and thrive. Your ideas, perspectives, and contributions help shape our future while building the foundation for you.
The pay range for this position is $23-27/hr. The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience and academic achievements.
Number of Openings Available: 1
Posting Date: 2026-09-11
Time Type: Full time
Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants have rights under employment laws. ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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