Intern, Environmental Compliance

The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing water service to more than 735,000 people in 60 municipalities across Connecticut. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, AWA is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of one of the states largest water systems. Through local governance, operational expertise, and continued investment in critical infrastructure, AWA is committed to delivering safe, reliable water service to the communities it serves.

Job Summary

This intern position is in Aquarions Watershed and Environmental Management Department and reports out of the Aspetuck Environmental Center at 714 Black Rock Road, Easton, Connecticut. The role is for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year and availability through the fall semester is strongly preferred. The Environmental Compliance Intern can work up to 29 hours each week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday). The flexible schedule is well suited to (upperclassmen) undergraduate or graduate students.

Principal Responsibilities

• The Environmental Compliance 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 Compliance Intern can work up to 29 hours each week between the hours of 8:00 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 Authority 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.