Environmental Analyst Intern Job at Aquarion Water Company, Easton, CT

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  • Aquarion Water Company
  • Easton, CT

Job Description

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

 

Job Summary

This intern position is in Aquarion's Watershed and Environmental Management Department and reports out of the Aspetuck Environmental Center (Easton, CT). The role is available for the entire 2026 calendar year. 

Principal Responsibilities

  • The Environmental Analyst Intern will be trained in sample collection, inspection, and data entry activities to support both the Source Protection and Environmental Compliance programs.
  • The intern will also have the opportunity to learn about and assist the department with natural resource, land management, forestry, and outdoor recreation programs.
  • Preferred candidates are seeking or recently received degrees in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering or a related field and can work at least 20 hours most weeks.
  • Key Tasks:
    • Source Protection inspections
    • Environmental compliance inspections
    • Watershed sample collection
    • Wastewater sample collection from drinking water treatment facilities
    • Data entry using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, Klir, etc.
    • Compiling data for annual compliance filings
  • Additional Activities:
    • Forestry inventory and boundary marking
    • Compilation of Sustainability metrics

Preferred Requirements

  • The position requires an individual to hold and maintain a valid State of Connecticut license to operate a motor vehicle. Company owned vehicles are provided for use during field work.
  • The candidate must be able to lift coolers of water samples in and out of their vehicle.
  • The candidate must be able to walk in wooded areas and on uneven terrain.
  • The selected candidate will be provided with training to properly conduct these tasks independently.

Education/Certifications

  • Ideal candidate is a upperclassman undergraduate or graduate student in related field.

Salary

  • This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position.
  • The Environmental Analyst Intern can work up to 29 hours each week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday).
  • The flexible schedule is well suited to upperclassman undergraduate or graduate students.
  • Hourly rate for this role will be $18.50/hour.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Internship, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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