Environmental Technician InternLTE

POSITION: Environmental Technician

JOB TYPE: Limited-Term or Internship

LOCATION: Tomahawk WI

TERM: May-September (Flexible)

WHO WE ARE

Steigerwaldt Land Services Inc. is a full-service resource solution company offering a wide range of appraisal analysis real estate right-of-way environmental and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond. Founded in 1957 Steigerwaldt is a third-generation family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 65 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 60 people with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward Wisconsin; and Marquette Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in natural resources. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth nurtures your talent and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand culture and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making cross-department learning career path exploration and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive passion-driven professional environment you will thrive in please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking alimited-term full-time Environmental Technician at our Tomahawk office location. This is considered an entry-level position although previous professional experience is helpful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will support daily operations and projects in the Environmental department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area
• Soil Sampling - Digging soil pits with shovel or collecting samples with auger or probe; then classifying soils based on texture and color
• Identification of other hydrologic indicators on the landscape
• Detailed data recording of field observations
• Utilizing sub-meter GPS to record wetland boundaries
• Site research utilizing NRCS Web Soil Survey DNR Surface Water Data Viewer etc.
• Assistance with technical report writing
• Identification mapping and treatment of invasives
• Habitat restoration and planting prep activities
• Identification and treatment of tree disease
• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence tenacity and grit every day through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities. You are a caretaker of resources people and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel.

• Engage inactive listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers supervisors and clients.
• Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability flexibility and change agility is necessary.
• Has the drive energy and initiative to work independently in varied settings both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
• A team player who is an ambassador of integrity respect curiosity and flexibility.
• An individual who uses Steigerwaldts mission of Quality work fast with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships. as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
• An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem provide productive solutions act decisively and show good judgement.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Desire to develop a career as an environmental professional in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
• Working towards a 2- or 4-year degree in forestry environmental science biology or related natural resources field
• Ability to work independently in varied settings both in the field and with clients and other professionals
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with GPS data collecting and processing
• Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office travel up to 25 percent
• Current valid drivers license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
• ATV and snowmobile certifications
• A team player who is confident respectful curious flexible and able to work with other professionals in a growing successful and respected business

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to the nature of the team approach to our field work and needed access to equipment and company vehicles the Environmental Technician position is considered a resident or office-based position with remote work possible upon approval from the supervisor. The position is roughly 95 percent field work and 5 percent office work.

COMPENSATION

Wage commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE

Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period. Expected start is May 2026 dependent upon candidate availability. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner as there is flexibility in the start date.

CONTACT

For any hiring questions please reach out to Travis Polinske ator .

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Required Experience:

Junior IC