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.
What You’ll DoAssist 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.
Compensation: $25/hr - $27/hr
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.
Skills Required
- Junior, senior, or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Interest in wastewater, water resources, or utility engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other civil design software
- Prior internship, research, or project experience related to wastewater or infrastructure
What We Do
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and environmental services firm. Their mission is to enhance the built environment and the lives of those within it through an integrated suite of services, including engineering, construction, EH&S, energy, landscape architecture, waste management, and laboratory services. They provide comprehensive, vertically integrated solutions primarily for the industrial, manufacturing, and government sectors.
