• Intern - Vegetation Management Summer

    American Transmission Company (Cottage Grove, WI)


    Summary of Responsibilities:

    Start your career at a Great Place to Work and join ATC’s Vegetation Management team to support field inspections and environmental data collection that help keep the grid safe and reliable. You’ll gain exposure to utility right-of-way practices and learn how vegetation management intersects with sustainability and compliance.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Key Responsibilities

    + Conduct field inspections and document vegetation conditions using mobile tools

    + Update GIS maps and internal records

    + Observe contractor interactions and field oversight

    + Learn about integrated vegetation management and regulatory standards

    What You Bring

    + Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, or related field

    + Interest in sustainability or utility operations

    + Willingness to work outdoors

    + Strong communication skills and attention to detail

    + Familiarity with GIS or eagerness to learn

    + Valid driver’s license

     

    Why ATC?

     

    Get hands-on experience working alongside environmental and utility professionals. Contribute meaningful field work that supports reliable power. Explore future career paths in utilities and natural resources through real-world exposure.

     

    The pay range for this position is $23-27/hr. The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience and academic achievements.

    Number of Openings Available:

    1

    Posting Date:

    2025-09-01

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    Applicants have rights under employment laws.

     

    ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

     

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