Environmental Compliance Intern

Loureiro; Plainville, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. seeks an Environmental Compliance Intern to join the Environmental Health & Safety Division in Plainville, CT.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience supporting real-world compliance projects across air, water, waste, and sustainability for diverse clients. Ideal candidates are juniors, seniors, or graduate students pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and familiarity with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible and eager to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance projects involving air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and spill prevention.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and regulatory submissions.
• Help develop and maintain environmental and safety plans and documentation.
• Conduct regulatory research and compile findings for team use.
• Participate in environmental audits and assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real client projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Education

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking an Environmental Compliance Intern to join our Environmental Health & Safety Division in Plainville, CT. This internship offers an opportunity to support real-world environmental compliance projects for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists to assist with compliance across multiple environmental media, including air, water, waste, and sustainability.

This is a paid internship.

This opportunity is ideal for students who are interested in gaining practical experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability programs.

What You'll Do

• Support environmental compliance projects involving air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and spill prevention
• Assist in the preparation of reports and regulatory submissions
• Help develop and maintain environmental and safety plans and documentation
• Conduct regulatory research and compile findings for team use
• Participate in environmental audits and assessments as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real client projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Flexible and eager to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Passionate about environmental responsibility and compliance

What You Bring

• Junior, senior, or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Familiarity with environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, RCRA, CWA, CAA) is a plus
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in environmental compliance or sustainability is a plus

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.
Compensation: $25/hr - $27/hr

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.

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.