Wastewater Engineering Internship

Loureiro Building Construction, LLC; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. in Plainville, CT, is seeking a Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our Facility Engineering Division.

The paid internship offers hands-on support for planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater systems, working with licensed engineers on municipal, industrial, and private projects. Ideal for students applying chemical or environmental engineering principles to essential water infrastructure projects, with opportunities to learn from experienced

Qualifications

• Currently a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other civil design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Perform basic hydraulic calculations under supervision.
• Prepare engineering drawings, figures, and design documents.
• Conduct site visits and condition assessments of existing systems.
• Research design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Support permit applications and report preparation.
• Participate in internal team meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Strong communication

Team orientation

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Education

Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree

GPA 3.0+

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wastewater Engineering Internship

Plainville, CT

Loureiro

Loureiro employees are more than just co-workers; they’re partners in the success of our business. Our culture is defined by a shared sense of responsibility toward common goals and a dedication and passion for serving our clients. Everyone contributes through their creativity, imagination, and experience, collaborating to blend each of our unique backgrounds and talents into extraordinary outcomes. Our performance-driven employees truly comprise one of the most outstanding teams of professionals in the industry today.

Loureiro prides itself on being a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership structure is designed to reward all employee-owners and inspire every individual to maintain a high level of commitment to both job quality and service longevity. Employee-owners are deeply motivated to work toward elevating Loureiro’s performance and its value for our customers.

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Internship

$25/hr. - $27/hr.

Overview

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking a Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our Facility Engineering Division in Plainville, CT. This internship offers a hands‑on opportunity to support the planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater collection and treatment systems. Interns will work alongside licensed engineers on real projects serving municipal, industrial, and private clients, gaining exposure to the infrastructure that protects public health and the environment.

This opportunity is ideal for students who are interested in applying chemical or environmental engineering principles to essential water infrastructure projects.

This is a paid internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Perform basic hydraulic calculations under supervision.
• Prepare engineering drawings, figures, and design documents.
• Conduct site visits and condition assessments of existing systems.
• Research design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Support permit applications and report preparation.
• Participate in internal team meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.

Requirements

Who You Are

• Curious and motivated to explore infrastructure design.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Technically inclined and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment.
• Eager to learn from experienced engineers and apply academic concepts to real-world projects.

What You Bring

• Junior, senior, or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in wastewater, water resources, or utility engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other civil design software is a plus.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship, research, or project experience related to wastewater or infrastructure 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.