Project Scientist Intern

Overview

Are you looking for an internship that will help your journey towards a rewarding career in the environmental field?  Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience with our Minneapolis stack testing team?  Do you enjoy travel, problem solving, and working outside?  If so, apply for our Project Scientist Internship!  This is a great opportunity where the sky's the limit.

As an intern, you will be a vital part of field operations and serve a support role for field duties alongside a mentor and full-time Project Scientists. Additionally, interns support the office and shop areas and play a key role in maximizing efficiency of the field staff.

 

Alliance Technical Group Internship Program - Project Scientist Intern

Summer Program Duration: 12 weeks, 5/19/2025 - 8/8/2025

Organization Level: Stack Testing - Operations - Minneapolis

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Circle Pines, Minneapolis

Hours: Part-time or Full-time

Pay: $20 per hour

Internship Details:

• This is a 12-week Summer Internship program for undergrad sophomore, juniors, seniors, or grad students currently attending an accredited college or university.
• Interns work within various facets of their department to get a good understanding of the services provided and to gain hands-on experience accompanied by various subject matter experts.
• There are ample opportunities to attend information sessions and learn more about the company.
• Interns are assigned mentors that provide guidance, development opportunities, projects, and valuable feedback.
• Internships are on-site with no remote work opportunities and all interns must be within a commutable distance from the office. At this time, we do not provide housing or relocation assistance for the program. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Summary

In this role, you will be a vital part of field operations and serve a support role for field duties alongside a mentor and full-time Project Scientists. Additionally, interns support the office and shop areas and play a key role in maximizing efficiency of the field staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in equipment mobilizations, demobilizations, calibrations, and general shop duties to include, but not limited to cleaning & maintenance.

• Calibration of sampling equipment following Standard Operating Procedures.

• Cleaning and preparation of sampling equipment (pre/post field work).

• Cleaning, restocking, and organizing standard equipment load-out on mobile laboratories.

• Maintaining the supply room inventory.

• Equipment and mobile lab cleaning.

• Follow current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of equipment, maintenance programs, and other policies as trained to do so.

• Assist with sample media processing & shipping.

• Participate in field testing activities within AST’s stack, ambient, and CEMS business units.

• Electrical & Mechanical repair of sampling equipment.

• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both an office and field setting. Field work will require the use of personal protective equipment.

Travel:

This role may involve travel and overnight stays. AST per diem and travel policies will apply.

Eligibility

Education Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree or certification in environmental, science, engineering, trade or related field from a technical, college or university program
• Cumulative GPA: 2.8 or higher
• Current status: Sophomore or above

Other Qualifications:

•  Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening
•  Must have a valid driver’s license
•  Enjoy being outdoors, working safely in all weather conditions
•  Ability and desire to climb stairs and ladders and work at elevated heights (varies from 50 ft - 400 ft)
•  Ability and desire to be on your feet, lift equipment up to 75 pounds, climb ladders or stairs and work at elevated heights and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
•  Ability to distinguish between s