Environmental Engineer Internship

Wright-Pierce; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright-Pierce is seeking motivated student interns for the 2027 Summer Internship Program in Environmental Engineering. The role offers an hourly wage between $21 and $24, with final salary determined by education, experience, certifications, and location.

Interns will participate in assignments across Water, Wastewater, Civil, and Building Services, performing in-office and field tasks, and preparing reports under supervision of licensed engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• The ideal candidate will be a Junior, Senior, or graduate level student.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of assignments from divisions Water, Wastewater, Civil and Building Services.
• Conduct in-office and field work.
• Perform tasks independently while collaborating with licensed engineers.
• Prepare reports and studies.
• Conduct engineering research and provide technical assistance.
• Perform calculations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Environmental Engineering (or related)

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure, is seeking motivated student interns within the fields of Environmental Engineering for our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

Salary range is $21 - $24/hr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of assignments from one of our divisions Water, Wastewater, Civil and Building Services
• Conduct in-office and field work
• Perform tasks independently while working closely with experienced licensed engineers
• Prepare reports and studies
• Conduct engineering research and provide technical assistance
• Perform calculations

Essential Functions

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers
• Committed to continual learning
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• The ideal candidate will be a Junior, Senior, or graduate level students

Education

• Pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or related

Location

• Providence, RI
• Middletown, CT
• Burlington, MA
• Topsham, ME
• Portland, ME
• Greenville, SC
• Maitland, FL
• Jacksonville, FL
• Tampa, FL
• Portsmouth, NH
• Bedford, NH
• Clifton Park, NY

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.