Environmental Assessment Intern
Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking an Environmental Assessment Intern to join our Environmental Assessment Division in Plainville, CT. This internship provides hands-on experience conducting environmental site assessments, environmental permitting, and remediation support. Interns will work closely with a team of environmental scientists, geologists, and engineers on meaningful field and office-based project tasks.
This is a paid internship.
This opportunity is ideal for students who are interested in building practical skills in environmental investigations and permitting.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Support environmental permitting and licensing activities
- Participate in soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment sampling programs
- Assist with advancing soil borings, monitoring well installation, and aquifer testing
- Help prepare soil boring logs and well construction diagrams
- Support operation, monitoring, and maintenance of remedial systems
- Conduct research on historical site data, regulations, and environmental conditions
- Tabulate, analyze, and interpret environmental data
- Prepare figures, reports, work plans, and technical correspondence
- Learn and follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Who You Are
- Detail-oriented and analytical with strong data interpretation skills
- Curious and passionate about environmental science and assessment work
- A clear communicator with strong writing and organizational skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and eager to learn
- Able to adapt to changing project needs and fieldwork environments
What You Bring
- Junior, senior, or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Strong computer, research, and technical writing skills
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus
- Prior internship or project experience in environmental consulting is a plus
- Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is a full-service, employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Our areas of expertise include engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory services, and waste management.
EEO/AAP Statement
Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.