BAW Air Quality Intern - UNPAID

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Woburn, MA

6h

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
The Air Permitting Intern will support the development of technical resources that enhance consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in air permitting and compliance activities. This includes creating standardized inspection and emissions testing tools, while gaining hands-on exposure to fieldwork, regulatory processes, and industrial operations.

Requirements

• NONE

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Solid reading and technical writing skills.
• A background in environmental science or environmental engineering.
• Highly motivated individuals with good attention to detail.
• Interest in learning how Massachusetts regulatory programs.
• Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing plan review inspection and emissions testing checklists.
• Compile and organize an Emission Compliance Test Checklist.
• Contribute to the creation of a practical Inspection Guide for permitting staff.
• Support the development and review of required compliance reports submitted by facilities.
• Help standardize templates and reference materials for consistent permitting practices.
• Participate in shadowing staff during stack test observations and field inspections.
• Gain exposure to emissions testing procedures and air quality compliance evaluations.
• Support Air Permitting staff with additional assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees