Solid Waste Internship

Career Opportunities with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.

A great place to work.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where people work together to solve complex challenges.

We are seeking an aspiring engineer to fill an Engineering Intern position in our Solid Waste Client Service Area (CSA) for Summer 2027. The Solid Waste CSA provides integrated engineering and environmental support for landfill and other solid waste projects, from site selection, design, permitting, and construction oversight through operations, compliance, closure, and redevelopment. It combines expertise in landfill gas and leachate systems, stormwater, air permitting, data visualization, and renewable energy solutions to deliver projects that meet regulatory requirements and operational needs.

Our ideal applicant is a current student or a recent graduate of an engineering program to fill project needs in a variety of fields such as environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and solid waste design. We have opportunities in our Bedford, NH and Burlington, VT offices. The Engineering Intern will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting projects.

All our projects are in a variety of service areas with office and field components. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project managers and principals, and grow professionally.

While the successful candidate will not need to have prior job experience, they must have great work ethic, a can-do attitude and a working knowledge of industry specific software and computer skills. This opportunity will provide an atmosphere rich in learning the responsibilities of a professional engineer under the supervision of our more senior employees.

• Learn the responsibilities of an engineer.
• Incorporate academic knowledge into hands‑on work.
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications.
• Assist with the review, interpretation, and reporting of compliance data.
• Assist with field work such as landfill gas monitoring, environmental sampling, and construction QA/QC oversight.
• Assist with design and evaluation of landfill infrastructure systems.
• Attend project meetings and learn how consulting projects are managed.

Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful professional development through:

• Real project assignments and client‑focused work.
• Technical training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to multiple environmental practice areas.
• Field experience on active project sites.

A capstone project and presentation showcasing your summer experience.

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexible schedule and ability to reliably travel to project locations.
• Strong attention to detail and technical understanding.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is desirable.

• Recent degree or current enrollment in a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (or related discipline).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record.

• Requires sitting, walking…