Intern - EHS Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027
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Program Details:
13-26 week internship
40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
Opportunities on site in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing
Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.
Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD
Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
What you'll do:
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 programs or processes across Environmental, Health, and Safety
Conduct site inspections to support EHS programs and confirm compliance or identify improvements needed
Participate in team meetings, help draft topic-based awareness bulletins or toolbox talks, and support EHS training across the organization
What we’re looking for:
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 (OSHA, EPA) through coursework or academic projects
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
Prior internship or hands-on experience in an industrial, chemical, laboratory, or construction setting
Familiarity with specific environmental regulatory standards (RCRA, SWPPP, Tier II/TRI, DEC)
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel or data management tools for compiling records and reporting metrics
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities under general supervision
Baseline familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DEC) gained through coursework or prior projects is required
Must-have Requirements:
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Additional information
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Qualifications
- 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 (OSHA, EPA) through coursework or academic projects
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
- Prior internship or hands-on experience in an industrial, chemical, laboratory, or construction setting
- Familiarity with specific environmental regulatory standards (RCRA, SWPPP, Tier II/TRI, DEC)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Excel or data management tools for compiling records and reporting metrics
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities under general supervision
- Baseline familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DEC) gained through coursework or prior projects is required
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Additional information
- At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
- We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
- This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
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 programs or processes across Environmental, Health, and Safety
- Conduct site inspections to support EHS programs and confirm compliance or identify improvements needed
- Participate in team meetings, help draft topic-based awareness bulletins or toolbox talks, and support EHS training across the organization
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