Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
Job Description:
The MassDEP Air Quality Program manages statewide monitoring, forecast and environmental regulations. MassDEP operates 26 outdoor air monitoring stations across the Commonwealth (including locations in cities like Framingham, Saugus, and Lynn) to measure pollutants such as ozone, fine particulates (\(PM_{2.5}\)), nitrogen dioxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The Air Permitting Group at BAW/NERO is seeking an intern to assist with the development of two technical resources that support MassDEP’s air permitting duties under the Clean Air Act and 310 CMR 7.00: Air Pollution Control. The project will contribute to developing inspection and emissions testing checklists the Air Permitting Group may use, providing a standardized consistency across inspection and reports, and quick reference summary for key EPA test methods. The intern will also have the opportunity to provide creative ideas for developing a database or data-tracking system to organize and manage Facility’s compliance reports and related information. These resources will support more efficient, accurate, and uniform permitting and compliance evaluations.
The Air Permitting Intern will be assisting NERO Air Permit staff to develop standardized templates, including but not limited to compiling an Emission Compliance Test Checklist, a practical Inspection Guide, and certain required compliance reports that facilities submit for MassDEP review.
Job Duties:
Assist with developing standardized emissions compliance testing checklists, inspection guides, and facility compliance report templates.
Research, compile, and organize EPA testing methods, technical resources, and applicable air quality regulations.
Review and organize facility compliance reports and assist with developing a database or tracking system to manage submissions and related documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of air permitting and compliance review processes.
Shadow Air Permit staff during emissions stack testing and field inspections to gain exposure to industrial operations and air quality compliance evaluations.
Provide research, analytical, organizational, and administrative support on special projects and other assignments as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in environmental science or environmental engineering, technical writing.
Knowledge of the Microsoft suite programs.
Ability to understand and apply the regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned activities.
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.
Position Information:
Contracted Student Intern: BAW Air Quality Intern (Woburn) (UNPAID) (ID: 260007T9)
Start/End Date: 1/11/2027 - 6/18/2027
Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours
Number of Openings: 1 position
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Requirements: NONE
Please see the Preferred Qualifications above.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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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.
