Waste Management Intern - Summer 2027

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Toledo, OH

About The Position

As a Waste Management Intern with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in its Toledo, Ohio office, you will support in-office and field activities primarily related to solid waste landfill and transfer station facilities. Office work includes engineering tasks such as tabulating laboratory and field test data, compiling technical reports, and designing stormwater management and landfill gas collection systems. Field work includes Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), including monitoring and documenting landfill cell, cap, and gas collection system construction, and using equipment to monitor landfill emissions. You will communicate and work with CEC office and field staff, clients, and contractors. Through CEC’s Internship Program, you will gain practical experience applying college coursework, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations. You will build a professional network through social events and interactive activities, work with a mentor in your discipline on real-world challenges, and participate in workshops to develop interpersonal skills and prepare for a full-time career.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
Legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience preferred.
Prior internship and/or design experience is a plus.
Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Support in-office and field activities related to solid waste landfill and transfer station facilities.
Tabulate laboratory and field test data.
Compile technical reports.
Support stormwater management system design.
Support landfill gas collection system design.
Monitor and document construction of landfill cells, caps, and gas collection systems as part of Construction Quality Assurance (CQA).
Use equipment to monitor landfill emissions.
Communicate and collaborate with CEC office and field staff, clients, and contractors.
Participate in internship activities, including mentor-supported real-world projects, collaboration across teams, networking events, and interpersonal skills workshops.