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.

• 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.

• 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.