Introduction
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
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Position Summary
The main purpose of this position is to work with wetland mitigation and aid in environmental office duties. This position works 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. Office duties will include tracking various environmental aspects and commitments in a spreadsheet/database.
Time in the field is spent identifying wetland communities. Delineating boundaries between wetlands and uplands is one of the main skills. It requires identifying a great variety of grasses, sedges, plants, shrubs, and trees of both wetland and upland habitats. It requires monitoring ground and surface water levels. It also requires identifying wetland soil characteristics. WisDOT will train the applicant.
Time in the office is spent compiling the information obtained in the field. Information from other sources (like consultants) must also be compiled. Information about losses and how those losses are mitigated must be communicated to regulatory agencies, the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers, to ensure requirements of the Clean Water Act are fulfilled. Detailed accurate records must be maintained to comply with the mitigation requirements, so some record/file management is required. Time will also be spent tracking various environmental aspects.
If you would like to view the full position description, please reach out to Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov
View our website to learn more about WisDOT internship positions.
Salary Information
This pay rate for this internship $19.75, per hour.
Job Details
WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).
Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.
Qualifications
A qualified candidate will have the following qualifications:
• 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.)
To be eligible for the intern position, you must be:
• 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
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov
Deadline to Apply
The application deadline is Monday February 16, 2026 11:59pm CST.
