Forestry Internships (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Internship

  Utilifor

  South Carolina, Florida and, North Carolina, United States

Job Description:

Utilifor, LLC is looking for 6 interns for the summer of 2017. We have used interns for the last two years and are looking forward to another good year.  We will be working in basically the same two areas this year. One area will be the piedmont of NC and the upstate of SC. The second area will be Northern Florida to Central Florida. Interns will be expected to work in all areas so that they can gain valuable experience.

The interns will be learning about Electric Utilities and Electric Transmission systems. The work is mostly inspecting Transmission Lines for hazard trees.  Also, interns will be learning how to use measuring equipment and GIS collection software. The interns will also be working in a team environment.  This work is primarily supervised by a full-time forester, but some of the work may be unsupervised. 

Qualifications:

Experience and requirements: Interns should have completed dendrology and entomology would be a plus. A valid driver’s license is a must.  Applicant may be subjected to a background check and a drug test.

Compensation

Benefits:

Housing: Provided by Utilifor. Work week is Monday thru Friday and some Saturdays if necessary. A room will be made available for the interns for the entire week.

Travel: A truck will be available for the interns to use during the work week. If the interns’ personal vehicle is needed for work, then mileage will be paid per mile according to the US Federal Mileage rate for 2017.