Intern/Co-Op will contribute to a fast-paced growing team in the Facility Engineering department and will perform tasks both independently and by working closely with team members to ensure that objectives are met.
Imagine an internship where you get the chance to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-life environment and then multiply that tenfold. From day one, you will be an integral part of the team. Internships are 12 weeks long, and we pride ourselves on having one of the most diverse internship programs in the industry. During the internship, you will tackle real challenges and cultivate your curiosity, and meet our clients’ evolving needs by working alongside the best engineers and scientists in the industry. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce. This internship is a paid opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering calculations and prepare design documents to support the construction of industrial and commercial facility infrastructure;
- Design wastewater treatment systems and chemical delivery systems including system and component flowrate calculations, equipment retention times, and support the fabrication and installation of wastewater treatment equipment;
- Support the preparation of environmental permits, including wastewater discharge permits;
- Support the performance of wastewater treatability studies, laboratory scale treatment evaluations, and pilot scale treatment studies;
- Conduct field visits to active facilities with engineers and technicians, and assist with sample collection of environmental media and wastewater.
- Review and analyze lab data, perform quality control/quality assurance checks, and support the integration of the data into our database;
- Prepare written reports for assigned wastewater projects;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry experts within the Facility Engineering division;
- May assist in preparation of proposal estimates of time and expense required to complete the project; and
- Performs other related work as apparent or as assigned and performs all such work in a safe manner, consistent with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Education and Skills Required:
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Environmental or Chemical Engineering;
- Must be a team player and possess a collaborative attitude;
- 3.0 GPA or higher;
- Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills;
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change;
- Be self-motivated;
- Prior internship and/or related engineering experience are a plus
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Loureiro’ s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, landscape architecture, and waste management services
Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
