Environmental Assessment Intern – Plainville, CT

This Intern 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; wetlands delineations; 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 opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with environmental permitting and licensing;
• Assisting with wetland delineations, endangered species surveys, and wildlife inventories.
• Assisting with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments;
• Assisting with sampling programs involving soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment, soil;
• Assisting with the advancement of soil borings and groundwater monitoring well installation, water level measurements, elevation surveying, aquifer testing, and preparing soil boring logs and well construction diagrams;
• Assisting with remediation projects;
• Assisting with operation, monitoring and maintenance on remedial systems;
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Skills Required:

• Undergraduate student in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology or related field, or related degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher;
• 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper training a plus;
• 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 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 the District of Columbia. Loureiro’ s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, and waste management services.

EEO/AAP Statement 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.