Summer 2026 Environmental Internship at Waste Connections

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:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interest or experience in drone operations is a plus (training provided if needed).

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in environmental compliance and operations.
• Exposure to regulatory processes, landfill operations, and sustainability practices.
• Mentorship from experienced environmental professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful environmental initiatives and potentially continue part-time during the academic year.

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.