Environmental Services Internship

Job Specifications

We are seeking students who are eager to learn, self-motivated and comfortable working independently. This internship will introduce you to the natural gas and electric utility industry. The position will support and assist the Environmental Services Department with construction projects, permitting, universal and hazardous waste management, environmental training, audits, and inspections. This internship aims to enhance your communication and teamwork skills while providing you with knowledge and familiarity with various regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with individuals across all functions in our organization and work alongside environmental professionals, gaining in-depth knowledge of the energy industry and your chosen field of expertise. You will apply what you have learned in school to drive projects within a publicly traded, multi-state utility and energy company. Learn more about our internship program here: https://careers.blackhillsenergy.com/students

Pay: $17-$20 per hour (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)

• Additional benefits include meaningful work, relocation benefits, intern week experience, casual dress code, plus you'll earn 401k contributions during your internship.
  
  

Location: Fountain, Colorado

• To learn more about our company, visit our internship page and locations page on our career website.
• Intern Relocation Adjustment Allowance of $1,000.00 is offered for the purpose of assisting with various expenses associated with your relocation for the internship (less applicable taxes and based on eligibility). Contents of our relocation program are subject to change and may vary based on position.
  
  

Reporting Relationship: Principal Environmental Professional

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and presentation of annual environmental training.
• Participate in annual environmental site audits and complete audit reports.
• Complete Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan management and inspections.
• Develop and submit environmental permits for construction projects.
• Oversee permitted construction projects and participate in site visits.
• Oversee reclamation efforts following construction completion.
• Manage universal and hazardous waste and coordinate required disposal and recycling.
• Conduct site visits of electric utility, natural gas utility, wind generation, and power plant operations as needed.
• Participation in the Company’s industry orientation experiences, which may include some travel and overnight stays. Prepare and present a synopsis of experience with the Company at the end of the internship.
  
  

What Is Required

• College junior or above working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Management, Engineering or similar Natural Resources degree. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date.
• No experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information.
• Ability to interpret and summarize environmental regulations.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• This role will be required to travel up to 15% of the time.
  
  

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Internship benefits include: Casual dress code and eligibility to earn 401(k) contributions.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.