Summer 2026 Environmental Internship

Environmental Internship - Summer 2026

Location : Tacoma, WA

Schedule : Monday-Friday, ~30 hours per week

Pay : $20 / hour

Overview :

We're seeking a motivated Environmental Intern to support a variety of field and office-based environmental compliance tasks across our landfills and operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, drone operations, data analysis, and regulatory preparation. You'll work closely with the Region Engineer and other site contacts to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Upload and manage environmental data in internal databases.
• Support data evaluation and report writing for compliance and operational insights.
• Shadow drone operators at the landfills to capture aerial data.
• Upload drone imagery into Propeller for landfill airspace analysis.
• Help prepare sites for stormwater season through evaluations and equipment readiness.
• Participate in internal environmental audits
• Organize and maintain environmental documentation and regulatory files.
• Assist in drafting and proofreading responses to regulatory agencies.
• May assist with field monitoring activities and data collection alongside the Landfill Gas Technician.

Qualifications :

What You'll Gain :

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here : https : / / careers.wasteconnections.com / why-waste-connections

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.