2026 Summer College Surface Water Intern - 401/Wetlands and Water Quality

This posting is for multiple positions in various locations.

What We Need:

Ohio EPA Summer Intern – Division of Surface Water  

What We Do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health.  We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

Job Description

What We Need YOU To Do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest intern in the Division of Surface Water (DSW) at one of our many locations throughout the State of Ohio.

Essentials. Let's talk about 'em:

As a college intern, you'll receive training and orientation on our surface water program and assist the technical staff with a variety of program duties.  We have multiple positions to choose from:

401/Wetlands Program Intern (Columbus):

• You will receive training in aspects of both in-office and in-the-field activities involved in the Stream and Wetland Permitting Program.
• Assist in collecting and tabulating data required to draft permits and reports.
• Collect, prepare and process biological, geomorphological, and water quality data.
• Assist in the operation/maintenance of field sampling equipment and instruments.
• Assist in mapping, preparing and migrating data into GIS systems and databases.
• Field-verify sites to determine compliance with 401 water quality certifications.
• Assist agency staff in performing site evaluations in response to complaints received.
• Learn and implement stream and wetland assessment methods.

Water Quality Intern (Columbus, Logan, Dayton, Twinsburg):

• Be trained in aspects of both in-office and in-the-field activities involved in the Water Quality Program.
• Collect water quality data in streams and/or inland lakes.
• Conduct reconnaissance of survey sites.
• Assist in the operation, calibration, and performance maintenance of field instruments.
• Maintain instrument record logs and other quality assurance records.
• Field internships are one of the most desired positions that Ohio EPA provides.

Ready to level up your experience?  Apply today, and let's talk.