Internships

Metropolitan Council - Environmental Services

The Metropolitan Council is the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region. The Council's mission is to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous region.

The Met Council provides essential services and infrastructure — Metro Transit's bus and rail system, Metro Mobility, Transit Link, wastewater treatment services, regional parks, planning, affordable housing, and more — that support communities and businesses and ensure a high quality of life for residents.

Merjent, Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Merjent provides a wide range of engineering, environmental, field, and restoration services across the U.S. in the pipeline, power generation and transmission, renewable fuels, and transportation sectors, including third-party contractor support. Merjent staff has the expertise to address agency and community concerns, obtain regulatory permits and approvals, maintain compliance, and ensure worker safety, while minimizing impacts on the environment.

National Energy Technology Laboratory

NETL is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that drives innovation and delivers technological solutions for a prosperous energy future. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, Albany, OR, and Houston, TX, NETL’s core competencies include: Computational Science and Engineering; Energy Conversion Engineering; Geological and Environmental Systems; Materials Engineering and Manufacturing; Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering; Program Execution and Integration

NMSU Indian Resources Development

Indian Resources Development (IRD) is a statewide program, in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. IRD offers educational and professional development opportunities for Native American students in high school and college; and supports tribal nations in New Mexico in advancing their economic development goals in agriculture, natural resources, engineering, energy, business, workforce development, and education.

WSP USA

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to millions of electricity and natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies.

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is a federally recognized, sovereign Dakota tribal government located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The tribe is dedicated to serving its members, giving to tribes and organizations across the country, creating strong partnerships, and protecting the earth’s resources—now and for generations to come.