Intern - EHS Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027

Join the power movement as a EHS Engineering Intern

The Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Intern contributes to building the environmental, health, and safety culture for the fusion industry. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic R&D, plant, and manufacturing environment. Our intern will support critical projects across Environmental Protection, Health, and Safety, helping to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace. Responsibilities will include assisting with environmental reporting and compliance initiatives, program audits and process confirmations, and equivalent.

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