Category: Jobs – Internships/Co-ops

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is looking to hire a 2026 Michigan Sea Grant summer intern! This position will fund an undergraduate to work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) projects relevant to the Great Lakes.

Project description: This intern will have the opportunity to work on two GLC projects. One project will focus on engagement with the bait fish retailers to inform the development of a regional bait identification guide. The second project will support the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz (www.glc.org/work/blitz ), an annual event where boaters and other recreators learn about the risks of spreading AIS at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region. A full description of the projects is available in the attached document.

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Internship timeline: May through August, 2026. 

Required qualifications: Applicants should be enrolled undergraduate students at any level of study at a Michigan academic institution. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue a career in environmental science.

Salary range: Michigan Sea Grant provides interns with a stipend of $9,000. Applicants can also request travel funding (up to $1,000) in the project narrative page to directly support project work for situations where support is not provided by the host.

For more details about the internship and how to apply, visit: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/student-opportunities/michigan-sea-grant-environmental-internship/ 

For any questions: Email Sam Tank at sam@glc.org

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Roads and Trails are looking to hire several student positions for the summer of 2026. The positions they are hiring for are detailed below, along with the dates the jobs are expected to be posted by.

LiDAR Internship – December 29th

Our projects will specialize in accessibility to trailheads, beaches, and historic buildings around the park. Additionally, full trail walkthroughs may be possible. During this internship, the intern will be using a Mosaic Xplor LiDAR backpack to gather video and point cloud data and then use a variety of software to process the data into video presentations, visualizations, and accessibility assessments.

Pathways Trails – December 29th

This student position will work alongside our trail crews on various projects including parking lot and road restoration, trail tread and erosion control repairs, and trail overlook maintenance. The work will be with both hand tools and heavy equipment depending on the project. This position may also work on clearing trail trees in wilderness and non-wilderness locations.

Pathways Laborer – December 29th

This student position will work alongside our trail crews on various projects including parking lot and road restoration, trail tread and erosion control repairs, and trail overlook maintenance. The work will be with both hand tools and heavy equipment depending on the project. 

If you have any students in mind, or simply wish to share with your classes, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Hailey Pampreen-Lohman  hailey_pampreen-lohman@nps.gov

https://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20251219#syp-student-staff-applications-now-open-for-summer-2026

The Center for Educational Outreach is excited to announce that counselor applications are now open for the 2026 season of Summer Youth Programs (SYP).

Each summer, SYP welcomes more than a thousand middle and high school students to campus for an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on learning, discovery and adventure. We’re looking for college students from Michigan Tech and beyond who are excited to help create a fun, welcoming, and meaningful environment for the thinkers, doers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

A wide range of counselor and program support positions are available, including roles focused on youth engagement, residence life, evening programming, transportation and daily operations. Student staff members begin paid training in early June, and programs will run through July 18.

If you know a college student seeking an impactful summer opportunity who enjoys working with youth and wants to be part of a positive, energetic campus community this summer, please encourage them to view our website to learn more and apply through our hiring portal.

Various internship opportunities at CSX for the summer of 2026. 

Find Your Purpose at CSX

Title: Civil Engineering Intern
Classification: Summer 2025 (Early May until late August 2025)
Location: Main Office – Freeland, MI
Responsible to: Director of Engineering / Professional Engineer
Work Hours: Standard work hours are Monday through Friday 7 am – 5 pm (hours may vary based on need)

Compensation: Hourly with overtime pay. Hourly rate depends on candidates abilities.

Job Summary: MLR Engineering is looking for a summer intern to assist the Engineering Department in a full-time capacity position. The intern will be working closely with both the engineering staff and construction inspection field crews. The Intern will benefit from hands-on experience, technical
training, mentoring from a professional staff, and working within a positive team work environment.

Potential Functions of the Position may include: Assisting in Infrastructure asset determination, Field Surveying Municipal and Development style
projects, Construction Inspection of infrastructure style projects, assist in engineering study of watershed management projects.

Qualifications: Student should be enrolled in civil engineering or related field of study. Additionally, the intern should possess the following qualifications:
 Verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands
 Solve problems independently with some direction
 Work effectively in a team environment
 Positive attitude and good work ethic
 Self-motivated
 Attention to detail
 Demonstrates drive to achieve goals
 Basic capabilities with engineering type software

Interested candidates can email their resume to Michael J. Rybicki, P.E., President, MLR Engineering at mike@mlrengineering.com.

Office Locations:
 134 S. Main Street, Suite #1, Freeland, Michigan 48623
 291 Grouse Run, Traverse City, MI 49685

Job Title:
Structural Engineer- Co-op

Company Name:
ThermalTech Engineering

Company Website:
https://www.thermaltech.com/

Job Type:
Co-op

Job Description:
Structural Engineer – Co-Op – Truman P. Young & Associates ThermalTech Engineering is a full-service engineering firm providing consulting services to Fortune 100 and 500 companies throughout the United States. Our team is seeking sharp, energetic, enjoyable coop students to assist with analysis, design, and construction of complex and challenging industrial projects. We invest in motivated individuals who love to learn, on the job and off, and are interested in a future in structural engineering. Our current co-op students find our work engaging, challenging, and valuable. Many of our co-op assignments culminate in full time employment. The ThermalTech team is engaging and fun to work with! The perks of being a Truman P. Young & Associates (a ThermalTech Engineering company) co-op: • You will be paired with an experienced engineer, and have access to talented, licensed professional engineers. Our engineers are great teachers. • You will apply what you have learned in school to real-world problems. • Upon returning to school, you will have a greater appreciation and application of engineering. Our co-op students routinely tailor their coursework based on their experience at TPY&A. • You will be challenged. Our co-op students are assigned to projects on their first day. We rely on our co-ops to execute projects. • We assist in finding suitable housing and provide a housing stipend depending on need. Please consider applying if you possess the following interests and qualifications: • Great grades from an ABET-accredited civil engineering program (a minimum of 3.0 is required for consideration). • A passion for engineering and learning, on the job and off. • Figuring out how things work. • Interest in structural design of frames, buildings, and structures for heavy industrial applications. • Strong computer skills. • Interest in developing engineering drawings. • Appreciates a dynamic work experience through a constant assortment of projects. Enjoys variety! • Excellent problem solving, time management, and great communication skills both written and oral. • A disposition oriented toward excellent customer service. • Enjoy working in a competitive, challenging environment. • Willingness to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously. The position entails working with an experienced engineer through multiple rotations learning (how to): • Assess and document existing structures and buildings. • Analyze and design complex frames, steel frames, concrete foundations, and other structural elements of buildings. • Prepare construction cost estimates. • Prepare design drawings and details using three-dimensional CAD software. • Prepare and edit technical specifications. • AutoCAD software to develop the content needed for a drawing package that contains plan, perspective, section, and details. • Field work and troubleshooting. • Meet with clients, contractors, and colleagues throughout the design and construction process. Build and maintain long-term relationships. • Prepare drawings in AutoCAD or other structural engineering modeling software. Subsequent co-op rotations typically include the following: • Perform field inspections and assist with construction administration. • On-site engineering support during structural scope installation. • Start up and commissioning of systems. • Periodic project-related travel. • Develop professional skills of estimating, proposing, selling, and managing client projects. • Increasing levels of responsibility and technical challenges help to provide greater application of content learned in school to real world projects! Our co-op program is a recruiting tool to find talented engineers interested in our work. Many of our engineers have stayed with us for decades advancing into areas of specialty, or project management, or subject matter experts. Most of our Project Managers, Owners, and the Partners of the company started their careers directly out of school with ThermalTech/TPY&A.

How to Apply:
email resume to careers@thermaltech.com

Contact Information:
careers@thermaltech.com

Deadline for Applications:
Fri Aug 08 2025

2025 Civil/Forest Engineering Intern, Olympic Region – Exempt 

Join something GREAT and make a difference!
DNR is seeking Forest Engineering Interns to work directly with our engineering staff to provide expertise on roads, stream crossings, and harvest system analyses. Our ideal candidates are interested in industrial forestry or natural resources, want to push themselves to learn new skills, have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and want to apply their skills outdoors. Further your personal growth and future opportunities by joining our team of engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes knowledge sharing and professionalism.

The internship program is designed to give students valuable networking possibilities, and educational and real-world experience in various duties. As a DNR intern, you’ll assist with or directly produce projects to manage our forest road infrastructure, support decisions on timber sales, and design repairs for fish barriers.

Our goal is that your experience and training in this program will lead to possibilities for full-time employment with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Responsibilities:

• Road location survey and design.
• Road inventory and assessment.
• Timber sale reconnaissance.
• Timber sale layout.
• Harvest system analysis.
• Bridge and culvert site survey.
• Fish passage structure design.
• Construction compliance.
• GIS and GPS mapping techniques.
• Multi-discipline exposure and communication.

Required Qualifications: 

• A current student in an undergraduate or graduate level program majoring in Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Forest Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A licensed driver with two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
• Maintain high standards for safety
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
• Contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups.
• Conveys a clear desire and ability to learn new concepts and skills.
• Shows the ability to turn learned concepts into practical applications.