Environmental Internship Summer 2026

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is offering a summer 2026 Environmental Internship. The intern will support the Environmental Services Section by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, reviewing project plans, and conducting field work. Responsibilities include analyzing projects using ArcGIS, developing permit applications, and collaborating with staff on various environmental regulations. This position requires on-site work in Massachusetts and is not remote.
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System Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.


All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.


Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.



For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.


Position Summary:
The Intern will support the Environmental Services Section by reviewing MassDOT projects statewide to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Duties may include reviewing project construction plans, analyzing project areas using ArcGIS, evaluating projects against environmental regulations, reviewing and developing permit applications, and performing occasional field work.


Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intern will work closely with MassDOT staff to complete all tasks and will gain a broad range of knowledge in environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Wetlands Protection Act, and various regulations associated with hazardous materials, historic and archeological resources, and conservation land/open space.


The Intern will work closely with the Wetlands and Water Resources Unit to review projects and ensure federal and state wetland permits are received before advertising for bids. Duties may include reviewing plans and permit applications, assisting with wetland delineations, and coordinating rare species permitting. Occasional field work may be required for site visits, wetland delineations, and rare species monitoring.The Intern will also support the Stormwater Unit in implementing the statewide Stormwater Program.


This will include assisting with collecting drainage infrastructure asset data in accordance with the MassDOT Asset Management Program; reviewing stormwater retrofit design plans; developing an inspection and maintenance protocol for stormwater treatment facilities; developing permit applications and reports for Stormwater Retrofit Projects in accordance with state and federal regulations, and daily administrative tasks associated with the Stormwater Program.In addition to meeting the minimum entrance requirements for this position, it is desirable that the selected applicant should possess the following:

Coursework or familiarity in hydrology and hydraulics, environmental policy, wetland science, hazardous materials, or conservation biologyAn interest in environmental and transportation topicsProficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcGISExcellent organizational abilitiesAbility to operate effectively and professionally under pressureSelf‐motivated with strong aptitude and d