Wastewater Engineering Intern

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 is a paid internship.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.