Intern - EHS Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Intern contributes to building the environmental, health, and safety culture for the fusion industry. The role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic research and development, plant, and manufacturing environment. The intern supports projects across Environmental Protection, Health, and Safety, helping maintain a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace. The internship lasts 13–26 weeks and involves 40–50 hours per week, with an hourly rate based on year in school. On-site opportunities are available in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Project assignments and required technical skills vary with team needs. Opportunities are available to currently enrolled college students from bachelor’s through PhD levels. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related STEM field.
- Foundational knowledge of core EHS regulatory frameworks, including OSHA and EPA, through coursework or academic projects.
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle shifting priorities under general supervision.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Excel or data management tools for compiling records and reporting metrics.
- Baseline familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations such as OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DEC, gained through coursework or prior projects.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Willingness to travel or occasionally work required nights, weekends, or on call.
- Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
- Dedication to safety when working around industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or hands-on experience in an industrial, chemical, laboratory, or construction setting.
- Familiarity with specific environmental regulatory standards such as RCRA, SWPPP, Tier II/TRI, and DEC.
Responsibilities
- Help collect, organize, and prepare data for recurring regulatory filings.
- Keep digital filing systems, permit records, hazardous waste manifests, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) libraries up to date and audit-ready.
- Conduct audits of existing Environmental, Health, and Safety programs or processes.
- Conduct site inspections to support EHS programs, confirm compliance, and identify needed improvements.
- Participate in team meetings, help draft topic-based awareness bulletins or toolbox talks, and support EHS training across the organization.
Benefits
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching; enrollment requires being at least 21 years of age.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Team-building activities.
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