Environmental Engineering/Geology Internship (Summer 2027)

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

ESOP

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick time and floating holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Sanborn Head is seeking an aspiring engineer or geologist for a Summer 2027 internship in the Industrial Client Service Area. The position supports environmental work on active and former industrial sites, including characterization, remediation, vapor intrusion mitigation, and site closure planning.

The intern will work with staff engineers and scientists in Bedford, NH and Philadelphia, PA, gaining hands-on experience across environmental disciplines with field components and office tasks.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in environmental engineering or geology program or recent graduate.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed.
• Summer 2027 internship with full participation in project work.
• Interest in environmental site characterization, remediation, and hydrogeological studies.

Responsibilities

• Learn the responsibilities of an engineer/geologist.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with field assessments such as groundwater and soil sampling, drilling oversight, and remediation/construction oversight.
• Assist with environmental data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Attend project meetings and learn consulting project management.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Environmental engineering / Geology degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Job description

Sanborn Head is seeking an aspiring engineer or geologist for a Summer 2027 internship in the Industrial Client Service Area. The position supports environmental work on active and former industrial sites, including characterization, remediation, vapor intrusion mitigation, and site closure planning.

The intern will work with staff engineers and scientists in Bedford, NH and Philadelphia, PA, gaining hands-on experience across environmental disciplines with field components and office tasks.