Environmental Engineering Intern
Environmental Engineering Internship - Plainville, CT
Intern/Co-Op will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team of environmental scientists, geologists and engineers while participating in field and office activities involving environmental permitting, environmental impact assessments; environmental site assessments; sampling programs; remedial activities; and data interpretation, analysis and reporting.
Imagine an internship where you get the chance to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-life environment and then multiply that tenfold. From day one, you will be an integral part of the team. Internships are 12 weeks long, and we pride ourselves on having one of the most diverse internship programs in the industry. During the internship, you will tackle real challenges and cultivate your curiosity, and meet our clients’ evolving needs by working alongside the best engineers and scientists in the industry. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce. This is a paid internship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering calculations to support the design; operation, monitoring and maintenance on remediation and mitigation systems;
- Assist with data review and performance tracking of operation and maintenance activities at several environmental remediation systems;
- Assisting with sampling programs involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, indoor air and soil vapor;
- Conducting project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.);
- Tabulating, analyzing, and interpreting data, and preparing figures;
- Assisting with the preparation of reports, work plans, correspondence;
- Learning and following standard operating procedures while continuing to develop skills;
- Review environmental, health and safety regulations to support the compliance of our clients;
- Assisting with environmental permitting and licensing including research state and federal regulatory requirements;
- May prepare the drawings of designs he or she has originated (typically will not draft the designs of others);
- Performs other related work as apparent or as assigned and performs all such work in a safe manner, consistent with the firm’s policies and procedures;
- May assist in preparation of proposal estimates of time and expense required to complete the project;
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Skills Required:
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering;
- 3.0 GPA or higher;
- 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper training a plus;
- Sound knowledge of environmental engineering fundamentals;
- Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills are mandatory;
- Must be a team player and possess a collaborative attitude;
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change;
- Be self-motivated ;
- Prior internship and/or related engineering experience are a plus.
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Loureiro’ s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, landscape architecture, and waste management services.
Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.