Environmental, Health and Safety Intern

California Water Service

Job Description:

Summary:
The Environmental Affairs Intern is responsible for assisting with projects and tasks across the State of California, within the assigned Environmental department. The position will provide support of projects, regulatory requirements, and Company goals, and may work on small projects, as well as large projects under the guidance of a manager within the Environmental Department.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• One‑year commitment from June 1, 2026, through May 28, 2027

  • Summer - full time (32-40 hours per week)

  • Fall/Spring/Winter - based on school schedule

• 100% on-site, no remote option

• Eligibility for employment in the US is required without sponsorship (ex. OPT, F1, etc.)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide environmental administrative support for Environmental Affairs department

• Provides environmental database management, extracts data and prepares reports summarizing data

• Prepares permit reporting, permit applications and compliance plans

• Safety culture; use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate

• Develops and edits training presentations and procedures in environmental compliance, health, and emergency response

• Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects

• Performs other similar duties as assigned

• Attends meetings and training as directed by California Water Service

• Communicates with Cal Water employees from other groups, departments, and districts to collect data, complete requests, and coordinate as necessary

• Properly documents work, procedures, maintain records, validates data in information systems and paper files

• Presents project findings to senior leadership prior to the end of an assignment

• General tasks including administrative tasks, status reporting, attending group meetings, and data gathering and processing

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in university degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Salary Range: $25.00 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawai'i Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.