Solid Waste Engineering Intern – 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 and profit-sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays and vacation time

Paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

Sanborn Head & Associates, Inc. is offering an Engineering Intern position in the Solid Waste Client Service Area for Summer 2027. The internship provides exposure to site selection, permitting, design, and construction oversight across landfill projects with field and office work.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering. Travel to project sites and collaboration with senior staff are key elements of the program.

Qualifications

• Recent degree or current enrollment in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn the responsibilities of an engineer.
• Incorporate academic knowledge into hands-on work.
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications.
• Assist with the review, interpretation, and reporting of compliance data.
• Assist with field work such as landfill gas monitoring, environmental sampling, and QA/QC oversight.
• Assist with design and evaluation of landfill infrastructure systems.
• Attend project meetings and learn how consulting projects are managed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Independent working

AutoCAD knowledge

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sanborn Head & Associates, Inc. is offering an Engineering Intern position in the Solid Waste Client Service Area for Summer 2027. The internship provides exposure to site selection, permitting, design, and construction oversight across landfill projects with field and office work.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering. Travel to project sites and collaboration with senior staff are key elements of the program.