Summer 2026 Intern - Treatability Lab (Nashville, TN)

Brown And Caldwell • Nashville, TN

114d • $18 - $30

About The Position

At Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering firm, we're unlocking the potential of water and healthy environments to create thriving communities. Delivering this shared purpose starts with our people: We recruit individuals seeking to develop their skills and gain experience to build a strong foundation for the future. Through an internship at Brown and Caldwell, you'll gain real-life, hands-on experience alongside our employee owners, engineers, scientists, consultants, and constructors who are driving positive changes for our clients and communities. Here you'll find opportunities for impact, community that lifts, support to thrive, and trust in you as you embark on your career journey. So, what's possible for you? Brown and Caldwell offers Summer Internship opportunities to spend a summer working with our team to support the Tech Services. We are seeking an individual interested in gaining practical, hands-on experience outside of the classroom. We promise a collaborative environment where you will grow as a professional under the guidance of your people manager and team and be trusted to support project objectives. Our work is interesting, challenging, wide-ranging in nature, and impactful for the communities we live in. We invite you to embrace your possibilities and join us to learn and develop with our team of nationally recognized experts!

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a student seeking a degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrogeology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Must be enrolled for the 2025-2026 academic year and plan to continue in Fall 2026.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis, data assessment, data entry and formatting and organizing information for reports.
• Perform basic treatability related laboratory testing using standard operating procedures and methods.
• Help to maintain inventories for equipment and chemicals.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance for laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the laboratory health and safety plans and protocols.
• Coordinate with the Laboratory Manager and Project Managers to manage and inventory equipment rentals.
• Assist with data processing and reporting activities.
• Follow all company safety and regulatory policies, including handling hazardous materials and wearing of proper PPE.
• Manage and deliver assignments on time, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
• Complete an Internship Capstone project demonstrating skill development, learning, and accomplishments gained during the summer internship experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Employee referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Long-term care insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree