Environmental Intern

Summary

As an Environmental Intern at Mortenson, you will assist with supporting Mortenson’s environmental management efforts by providing review of environmental documentation and advising on environmental matters in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures. You will work at our Minneapolis headquarters and support the environmental team.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

Support project management team in developing and executing site specific environmental plans and activities

Participate in and contribute to project planning and environmental risk analysis

Assist with implementation of policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all environmental regulations

Assist with onsite best management practices for environmental management

Document and report environmental violations, non-compliance conditions, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We look forward to hearing from you if you:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in geology, environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental science, biology, or other related degree

Preferred Qualification

Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 / 4.0

Have previous related internship experience

Have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills

Have proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills

Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively manage multiple tasks

Have access to reliable transportation

Additional Information

You will join an exciting and ever-changing industry with a minimum 12-week internship with our team. This opportunity is full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer of 2026. The internship is based out of our Minneapolis headquarters office. The position is not relocation-assistance eligible.  

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students in their sophomore year of college, or more, are paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Please make note:  

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.